Where To See The Perfect Christmas Gift For Men Or Women Who Appreciate African Art
Those who appreciate African art and are looking for the perfect Christmas gift idea for men or women will want to pay attention to this. Nigerian British artist Yinka Shonibare has an exhibition at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art. The artist is a former South African resident with an impressive show being held until February 1, 2009.
One who is searching for perfect Christmas gift for men or women who appreciate African art will be hard pressed to find a better showing this year. Although one may not be able to purchase these specific contemporary pieces, they will be certain to get a feel for the correct color and flow in pieces they can purchase.
Shonibare hails from London but relocated to Lagos in Nigeria when he was 3. This is where he stayed until going back to London where he studied fine art at the Byron Shaw School of Art then at Goldsmith College. After graduating, his works have been shown at main international exhibitions and museums.
His current showing at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art is touted as a ‘real coup’ 
and a ‘highlight’ of the museums exhibits. The art community as a whole seems to feel that a major show by an African artist has been too long in coming. What better place to get Christmas gift ideas for men or women who appreciate contemporary African art.
If one plans on going to the exhibition they must first defer any predetermined ideas of post colonial African art. This artist’s exhibition is intelligent, satirical and sharply accurate in its version of the most sullen period in African history.
One can get Christmas gift ideas for men or women who appreciate African art in a series of paintings, sculptures and mixed media pieces. The pieces reflect not only the impact colonial occupation had on the continent but the conflicts that many Africans find in themselves.
Shonibare’s interest in the Age of Enlightenment and the cultural aspects of 18th Century Europe is shown in paintings, photographs and sculptures.
‘The Scramble for Africa’, a sculpture, is the main piece of the show. It shows the immense European powers splitting Africa between them. From the headless politicians in gaudy suits in this piece one can get a very definite idea of color and flow for Christmas gift ideas for men or women who appreciate contemporary African art.
November 11 2008 04:28 pm | contemporary art