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About Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

British · 1977–present · Contemporary, Figurative

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye paints compelling portraits of fictional characters, exploring identity and representation.

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Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's works are held in 11 museums worldwide, including Tate, Museum of Modern Art, and Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre.

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🇦🇺 Australia

1 museum

Also in AustraliaArt Gallery of South Australia (1)

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 museums

Also in United KingdomTate (2)Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre (1)British Council (1)The Box (1)

🇺🇸 United States

5 museums

Also in United StatesMuseum of Modern Art (2)Minneapolis Institute of Art (1)The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (1)Los Angeles County Museum of Art (1)Seattle Art Museum (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who was Lynette Yiadom-Boakye?
    Lynette Yiadom-Boakye is a British artist who creates portraits of figures entirely from her imagination. Born in London in 1977, she studied at Central Saint Martins and the Royal Academy Schools. Her practice involves both painting and writing.
  • What is Lynette Yiadom-Boakye known for?
    Lynette Yiadom-Boakye is known for creating portraits of imagined figures, not real people. She often completes sketches quickly, sometimes in a single day, to maintain freshness and spontaneity in her work. Her invented characters appear in ambiguous settings, lacking specific historical or geographical context.
  • What was Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's art style?
    Lynette Yiadom-Boakye constructs her characters using a limited colour palette. She frequently employs dark, muted tones that draw attention to the figures themselves. Her method keeps the figures fresh and immediate, allowing for spontaneity in their expressions and poses.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum Victoria and Albert Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] book Hodge, Susie;, Artists at Home Used for: biography.
  3. [3] book Dorling Kindersley, Artists: Inspiring Stories of the World's Most Creative Minds Used for: biography.

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