VENUS DE MILO (AFTER ALEXANDROS) 2016

Yinka Shonibare’s 2016 sculpture, *VENUS DE MILO (AFTER ALEXANDROS)*, is a contemporary reimagining of the iconic Hellenistic statue, *Venus de Milo*. Shonibare’s version of the famous nude is dressed in a colorful, patterned fabric, referencing the artist's exploration of cultural identity and colonialism. The use of bright colors and bold patterns in the fabric challenges the traditional Western canon and recontextualizes the classical figure within a contemporary lens. By adding a globe as the head, Shonibare further critiques the historical power structures embedded in art history, bringing a global perspective to a well-known Western artwork.