The American Library at The Skirball

On view through September 1, 2024
Free to all on Thursdays!
The American Library by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA
Browse artist Yinka Shonibare’s immersive installation The American Library, where six thousand books are wrapped in textiles with the names of US immigrants and Black Americans affected by the Great Migration. Learn about their impact and share your own story.

How to experience this exhibition:

Pair with a specially ticketed exhibition (This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement or Noah's Ark); advance reservations recommended
Or walk up to see this exhibition as part of general admission

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