APHRODITE OF KNIDOS (AFTER PRAXITELES) 2017
yinkashonibare
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simple decoration style
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statue
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strong focal point
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bright focal point
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sculptural image
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wall hanging
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underpainting
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white focal point
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technology juxtaposition
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muted tone
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decorative art
Yinka Shonibare's 2017 sculpture, *APHRODITE OF KNIDOS (AFTER PRAXITELES)*, reimagines the classical Greek statue of Aphrodite. The headless figure is covered in vibrant patterned fabric, referencing both the artist's Nigerian heritage and the globalized trade in textiles. Replacing the head with a globe symbolizes a shift in power dynamics, while the fabric's vibrant colors and patterns challenge traditional Western notions of beauty and identity.
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