“PAN” is a 2018 sculpture by Yinka Shonibare, associated with the Contemporary and Postcolonial art movements. This artwork features a striking, dynamic figure adorned in vivid, patterned fabric. The figure lacks a traditional head and is instead topped with a globe, suggestive of global identity and cross-cultural connections. Its outstretched arm and poised stance convey a sense of motion and narrative, embodying themes central to postcolonial discourse. The meticulous detail in the fabric and the golden embellishment contribute to the sculpture’s powerful visual impact and conceptual depth.
