Yinka Shonibare

Yinka Shonibare
British Conceptual Artist
61 years old

The British Conceptual Artist was born in London, England on August 9, 1962. British-Nigerian artist whose work is a reflection of contemporary globalisation. Half of his body is paralyzed, forcing him to use assistants to create works under his direction.

Yinka Shonibare, MBE, is a British-Nigerian artist living in London. His work explores cultural identity, colonialism and post-colonialism within the contemporary context of globalisation. A hallmark of his art is the brightly coloured fabric he uses. Having a physical disability that paralyses one side of his body, Shonibare uses assistants to make works under his direction.

He became afflicted with transverse myelitis at the age of 18, causing the paralysis of half of his body. He then went to Byam Shaw School of Art, later called Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, before attending Goldsmiths, University of London to get his Master of Fine Arts.

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People born on August 9 fall under the zodiac sign of Leo. His zodiac animal is Tiger. In the Chinese zodiac, the Tiger is known for being brave and confident. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are thought to be adventurous and strong-willed.


Yinka Shonibare was born in the Summer of 1962, in the Baby Boomers Generation. The Baby Boomers, born between the years 1946 and 1964, witnessed and shaped significant societal changes, embodying the post-war optimism and economic prosperity of their era. This generation is renowned for championing civil rights, fueling cultural revolutions, and significantly altering the political and social landscape of the 20th century.

If you believe in numerology, Yinka’s spirit animal is Salmon, his lucky day is Sunday, and his power color is Orange ⬤.

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Yinka Shonibare Net Worth

The 61-year-old British conceptual artist has done well. Yinka Shonibare’s net worth is approximately 100,000 - $1M. There are many sources that talk about Yinka Shonibare’s net worth, his salary, and income, but online estimates of his worth vary.