The red, white and black of the mask in the photo are the colours of Eshu: the god of crossroads and of indeterminacy in the religion of the Nigerian Yoruba people. The artist, from a family of Yoruba priests, gave his middle name – Adebiyi, to the work. His photographs seem to be a personal exploration of the conflict between his Yoruba upbringing and his homosexuality. Fani-Kayode uses spirituality as a liberating force to break down rigid sexual and cultural boundaries. [text 2023]
Title
Adebiyi
Artist
Rotimi Fani-Kayode (Lagos 1955 - 1989 Londen)
Dating
1989
Material and technique
Object number
34951
Object type
Acquisition
aankoop 2019
Dimensions
hoogte 122 cm
breedte 122 cm
hoogte (met lijst) 150 cm
breedte (met lijst) 150 cm
Exhibitions
- Collectie Centraal, Centraal Museum
- MOED: Wat niet gezien wordt, Centraal Museum
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