PLANETS IN MY HEAD, MUSIC II 2018

Yinka Shonibare's "PLANETS IN MY HEAD, MUSIC II" (2018) is a striking sculpture of a figure playing a flute. The figure's head is replaced with a black sphere, a bold artistic choice that reflects the artist's recurring exploration of identity and the complexities of representation. The figure is dressed in vibrant patterned fabric, referencing colonial trade and the influence of Western aesthetics on African cultures. Shonibare's work often blurs the lines between historical narratives and contemporary concerns, challenging viewers to reconsider the role of art in shaping our understanding of the world.