One to One - Architect Elsie Owusu talks to artist Yinka Shonibare
Download Architect Elsie Owusu talks to artist Yinka Shonibare
The artist, Yinka Shonibare CBE, talks to the architect Elsie Owusu about his ambitious and challenging project in Nigeria where he is building two residential centres for artists. One will be in Lagos, the other in the rural setting of Ijebu, which will be based on a working farm. Yinka is a wheelchair user, and he discusses his idea of "enabling architecture", as well as the importance of providing employment for local people, and spreading the word about Nigeria's vibrant cultural life.
Producer: Karen Gregor
Published on Tuesday, 18th February 2020.
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