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Yinka Shonibare in Conversation with Eva Langret

Join celebrated artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA for an insightful discussion exploring the themes that shape his work. In conversation with Eva Langret, Director of Frieze London, he will reflect on cultural identity, race and class within the context of globalisation as well as his commitment to sustainability through his work and the Guest Artist Space (G.A.S.) Foundation.

This event finished on Saturday 31 May 2025

Location: Chapel

Duration: 60 Minutes

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Eva Langret in Conversation with Yinka Shonibare CBE RA

Yinka Shonibare’s work unpacks the complex relationship between Africa and Europe, questioning historical narratives and national identities.

The discussion will also highlight Shonibare’s commitment to ecology, from the environmental impact of colonisation to the sustainability initiatives of his Guest Artist Space (G.A.S.) Foundation in Nigeria, fostering artistic exchange and food security for future generations.

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The festival will continue to present a varied and rich programme of events in addition to opera that includes a wide range of talks and ‘in conversation’ events on visual art, culture, history, politics, wellbeing, sport and design as well as jazz, classical and world music performances, family events and comedy. See the full programme here. 

With panoramic views that look out over three counties, performance venues include the estate’s medieval chapel and award-winning theatre, with idyllic gardens designed by Chelsea gold medal winner, Rupert Golby. Festival-goers can enjoy outstanding pieces of modern British sculpture throughout the gardens, including works by Antony Gormley, Rachel Whiteread, Allen Jones and Marc Quinn