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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · No. 181

Yinka Shonibare

All Yinka Shonibare news curated by The Cultural Signal — real-time press release coverage across the global art world.

4 stories across Contemporary, London, Yinka Shonibare, and Old Masters. Latest: National Gallery to Stage Yinka Shonibare and Gainsborough Dialogue.

National Gallery to Stage Yinka Shonibare and Gainsborough Dialogue

National Gallery to Stage Yinka Shonibare and Gainsborough Dialogue

On June 1, 2026, the National Gallery in London announced that Yinka Shonibare's 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrews without their Heads' (1998) will be displayed alongside Thomas Gainsborough's 'Mr and Mrs Andrews' (about 1750) for the first time.

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National Gallery to Pair Yinka Shonibare Sculpture with Gainsborough Painting

National Gallery to Pair Yinka Shonibare Sculpture with Gainsborough Painting

On June 1, 2026, the National Gallery announced that Yinka Shonibare’s 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrews without their Heads' (1998) will go on display with Thomas Gainsborough’s Mr and Mrs Andrews (about 1750) from 15 October 2026 to 7 February 2027 in the H J Hyams Room.

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Tate Britain to Open Major Exhibition Exploring Art and Fashion of the 1990s

Tate Britain to Open Major Exhibition Exploring Art and Fashion of the 1990s

Tate Britain will stage the first exhibition to explore the art, photography and fashion of the 1990s from October 8, 2026 to February 14, 2027.

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Tate Receives 36 Artworks from Jorge M. and Darlene Pérez and Appoints New Senior Curator

Tate Receives 36 Artworks from Jorge M. and Darlene Pérez and Appoints New Senior Curator

Tate has received a donation of 36 works by artists from Africa and the African diaspora from collectors Jorge M. and Darlene Pérez.

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