Yinka Shonibare, The British Library at James Cohan

British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare celebrates ethnic diversity in British literature with ‘The British Library,’ an installation of books written by British authors from around the globe. Wrapped in Shonibare’s signature fabric – Dutch prints derived from Indonesian batik and sold to West African markets – the volumes bear silent testimony to the beauty of difference. (At James Cohan Gallery’s Chelsea location through March 18th).

Yinka Shonibare, The British Library, hardback books, Dutch wax printed cotton textile, gold foiled names, headphones, interactive Application, dimensions variable, 2017.