Korea Exhibition - Yinka Shonibre MBE: Wilderness into a Garden_Daegu Art Museum

Daegu Exhibition - Yinka Shonibre MBE: Wilderness into a Garden

We have an exhibition which is Yinka Shonibre MBE: Wilderness into a Garden for your weekend in Daegu.

 ▲ the source of the photo : Website of Daegu art museum

Here is about the artist ‘Yinka Shonibre MBE’.

Yinka Shonibre MBE (The following extract is taken from Website of Daegu art museum)
British-born Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare MBE (b.1962, London) is an acclaimed contemporary African artist known for his superb aesthetic sensibility. Shonibare contracted a rare inflammatory disease when he was 18, resulting in physical disability. Overcoming such unforeseen adversity through sheer willpower, he went on to study art at university.

His singular view of the world is expressed in his art. As a dark-complected individual raised in a white society, Shonibare unflinchingly examines how Eurocentrism and racism are deeply and unthinkingly embedded in Western society. However, his works are approachable, for his criticism of imperialism, colonialism and the distortions of history that lie at the root of racism and Eurocentrism are tempered by a sense of humor.

Shonibare’s works offer a singular view of what was, and what could be. Using varied media –sculpture, installation, film, and photography –Shonibare’s readings of history incorporate art, music, literature and culture to create rich narratives and a unique voice.

 ▲ the source of the photo : Website of Daegu art museum

Here is a video of interview with Yinka Shonibare.
If you want to know more about the world of his artworks, watch this before visiting the exhibition.

▲ the source of video : YouTube

▷ Exhibition : May 30 ~ October 18, 2015
▷ Venue : Daegu Art Museum
▷ Entrance fee : Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers, soldiers(under sergeant) 3,000 won / Elementary students 2,000 won
▷ Inquiries : +82-53-790-3000


How to get to Daegu Art Museum 

▷ Take a shuttle bus or public bus 402 from Daegongwon Station, subway line 2. 
The shuttle bus between Daegongwon Station and Daegu Art Museum is running from 8:30 to 19:30 (21 times) in summer and from 8:30 to 18:30 (19 times) in winter at an interval of 30 min.

▷ If you want to get there by Taxi, it will take you about 30 min and cost 11,000 won from Dongdaegu Station.

Address of Daegu Art Museum : 40, Misulgwan-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu, Korea