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Articles by Yinka Ilori
How I turn joy into art Original
Artist Yinka Ilori believes that joy is inherited — handed down through the colors, rituals and gatherings of the people who raised you. In this vibrant tour of his work, he draws on what people say brings them joy and reveals the one surprising pattern that runs through almost every response.
How artist Yinka Ilori is using AI to bring his vision to life
I'm a British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist, designer and storyteller. Together with Google Arts & Culture Lab, I’ve created a digital playground called Dreaming with Flamingos, inspired by a real-world playground near me in Barking, London, called Flamboyance of Flamingos. This collaboration enabled me to explore my love of storytelling and Nigerian folklore parables with the help of Google AI.
Yinka Ilori’s happy meals
The Whistling Oyster I live in Acton and this fishmonger/seafood bar is local. I should have shares in the place because I’m always there.
Yinka Ilori introduces the HTSI guest edit
I am a dreamer. I’ve always believed if you can dream, anything is possible. It was my parents who taught me this, and they were right.
Tips From The Top: My West London, By Artist And Designer Yinka Ilori
This article is part of FT Globetrotter’s guide to London I grew up in north London’s Islington Ashby House council estate, and spent most of my adolescent life on Upper Street, the area’s high street. I loved how multicultural and vibrant it was and the vast array of shops, restaurants and bars that brought in a mix of people from across the borough.
My west London, by artist and designer Yinka Ilori
This article is part of FT Globetrotter’s guide to London I grew up in north London’s Islington Ashby House council estate, and spent...
D&I at The Lab : Black History Month
Luq Adejumo: Seeing yourself represented in your therapist Research shows that people from Black communities are more likely to have worse health outcomes, a shorter life expectancy and find it harder to access healthcare than the rest of the populace. One of the key barriers is the stigma that exists within Black communities around engaging with mental healthcare services, and in particular, talking therapies.
Proud to Be: Why we need Black leaders across all sectors
featured-post category - black lives matter sector - diversity & inclusion type - opinion Opinion category - black history month The Future Laboratory’s Alena Joyette and Paige Owusu discuss why year-round representation and celebration of Black talent is long overdue Every October, Black History Month UK shines a light on the contributions and achievements of Black culture. It’s an opportunity to write history in our own words by acknowledging the contributions and achievements of Black people.
“I don’t care what people think. As artists, we have to express ourselves”: Yinka Ilori in conversation with Yinka Shonibare
A few days ago I was at an opening and met a guy, a skater from Nigeria, who told me that at his university, they taught a semester based on my work. My immediate thought was, “This isn’t good,” as I don’t really believe in asking students to emulate someone’s work or a particular style. I actually think it can be quite damaging and confusing for some. The guy told me he actually failed the semester; I said I bet you did.
The Power of Storytelling: Introducing our first ever guest editor Yinka Ilori
I believe everyone has a story to tell. Having grown up in London, and in north London in particular, I’ve continually been surrounded by so many different types of people, from different backgrounds and cultures. As a result, I’ve always felt it’s important to understand where we’re from, what stories we have to tell, and the different stories that make up an individual’s character. My love of, and need for, storytelling stems from my parents.
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