REFUGEE ASTRONAUT II 2016

yinkashonibare

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Yinka Shonibare's 2016 sculpture "REFUGEE ASTRONAUT II" depicts a figure in an astronaut suit adorned with vibrant African fabrics. The figure carries a heavy load of everyday objects in a net on their back, referencing the burdens and possessions refugees carry when forced to flee their homes. The work highlights the complexities of migration and displacement in a globalized world, prompting viewers to consider the challenges and experiences of those who have been forced to leave their homes.