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Yinka Ilori MBE is a London-based, British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist and designer whose bold visual language draws on his dual heritage to convey new narratives through contemporary design. Exploring a multitude of themes, Ilori’s work resonates with a global audience due to his creative ethos; that art and design should be accessible to all. Humorous, provocative, and playful, his projects demonstrate how design can bring together communities and have a positive impact on society, evoking a sense of joy and optimism. Often using the city as his canvas, he reimagines spaces to encourage a sense of community and invites audiences to engage and participate in his work and its surroundings. A graduate of London Metropolitan University’s BA in Furniture and Product Design, Ilori’s work has been showcased globally through solo and group exhibitions, public commissions and set and exhibition design.

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