About Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
British · 1977–present
- Contemporary
- Figurative
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye paints compelling portraits of fictional characters, exploring identity and representation.
Museums11
Countries3
Most worksMuseum of Modern Art, New York City · 2 works
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Where to see Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
Ranked by works you can see in person.
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2 works
Museum of Modern Art
New York City, United States
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2 works
Tate
London, United Kingdom
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1 works
Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre
London, United Kingdom
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1 works
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, United States
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1 works
The Box
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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1 works
Art Gallery of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
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1 works
British Council
London, United Kingdom
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1 worksVictoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
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1 works
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle, United States
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1 works
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis, United States
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1 works
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles, United States
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] museum Victoria and Albert Museum Used for: museum holdings.
- [2] book Hodge, Susie;, Artists at Home Used for: biography.
- [3] book Dorling Kindersley, Artists: Inspiring Stories of the World's Most Creative Minds Used for: biography.
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