Refugee Astronaut by Yinka Shonibare | Environmental breakdown | What does it mean to be human, now?
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 Published On Oct 8, 2020

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Yinka Shonibare discusses his work featured in the Being Human gallery. Dressed in an elaborate spacesuit, the monumental figure of his Refugee Astronaut contrasts with their hastily-gathered net of possessions. Who are they? What has caused their hurried flight?

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