5 June - 11 July 2026

Yinka Ilori

Joy Through Resistance: He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best
    5 June - 11 July 2026

    Yinka Ilori

    Joy Through Resistance: He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best

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    Cristea Roberts Gallery is delighted to announce an exhibition of new work by Yinka Ilori MBE (b. 1987).

    Marking the British Nigerian artist's and designer’s first solo gallery exhibition in his home city, London, Yinka Ilori: Joy Through Resistance, He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best, will span new paintings, prints, sculpture, and an immersive sound installation, the latter a collaboration with composers and musicians Peter Adjaye and James William Blades.

    Inspired by his heritage and the vibrant energy of communal gatherings, the exhibition serves as a narrative of joy through resistance, weaving together floral motifs, the cultural symbolism of lace, and the rhythmic presence of musical instruments.

    Opens 5 June - 11 July 2026

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    <span class="artist"><strong>Yinka Ilori</strong></span>, <span class="title"><em>Your Blessing will never pass you by</em>, 2024</span>
    <span class="artist"><strong>Yinka Ilori</strong></span>, <span class="title"><em>Your Star will continue to shine</em>, 2024</span>
    <span class="artist"><strong>Yinka Ilori</strong></span>, <span class="title"><em>Touched by your Kindness</em>, 2024</span>
    <span class="artist"><strong>Yinka Ilori</strong></span>, <span class="title"><em>Diamond Rays</em>, 2024</span>
    <span class="artist"><strong>Yinka Ilori</strong></span>, <span class="title"><em>A Womb of Peace</em>, 2024</span>
    <span class="artist"><strong>Yinka Ilori</strong></span>, <span class="title"><em>Evergreen Flows</em>, 2024</span>
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    The opening reception for Yinka Ilori: Joy Through Resistance, He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best, will take place on the first evening
    of the London Gallery Weekend (5 - 7 June 2026).

    Opening Reception
    6 – 7:30pm, Friday 5 June 2026
    Please confirm your attendance via rsvp@cristearoberts.com

    Extended exhibition opening hours:
    Saturday 6 June: 11 am - 6 pm
    Sunday 7 June: 12 - 5 pm

     

    Music accompanying trailer © Ezra Collective. Film by Darrell Tuffs

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