Let them eat cake: An interview with Yinka Shonibare
By Stephanie Bailey
“Dreaming Rich” is an extension of British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare’s critical and intellectual interest in colonialism and postcolonialism, and their impact on identity, politics and economic realities. On the occasion of his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong, at Pearl Lam Galleries, the artist shows a series of new works commenting on Hong Kong’s relationship to labor, power and wealth. ArtAsiaPacific caught up with the artist in his London studio to discuss how these themes might bear relevance in a global context.
How did the context of Hong Kong inspire “Dreaming Rich”?
