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Yinka Shonibare's 'The British Library' at Tate Modern celebrates the diversity of the British population. Printed on some of the 6,328 books in the installation are the names of first or second-generation immigrants to Britain, marking their significant contributions to British culture. Among names such as Zadie Smith, Dame Helen Mirren and Hans Holbein, the names of some of those who have opposed immigration also appear. As well as a celebration of contributions, the work also acknowledges dissent — intending to provoke discussion, debate and reflection on all aspects of British culture.

>>14631283
Yinka Shonibare's 'The British Library' at Tate Modern celebrates the diversity of the British population. Printed on some of the 6,328 books in the installation are the names of first or second-generation immigrants to Britain, marking their significant contributions to British culture. Among names such as Zadie Smith, Dame Helen Mirren and Hans Holbein, the names of some of those who have opposed immigration also appear. As well as a celebration of contributions, the work also acknowledges dissent — intending to provoke discussion, debate and reflection on all aspects of British culture.

The work continues online where visitors can learn more about the people named on the books, and review materials selected by Shonibare that represent different perspectives on immigration.

>>14631283
Yinka Shonibare's 'The British Library' at Tate Modern celebrates the diversity of the British population. Printed on some of the 6,328 books in the installation are the names of first or second-generation immigrants to Britain, marking their significant contributions to British culture. Among names such as Zadie Smith, Dame Helen Mirren and Hans Holbein, the names of some of those who have opposed immigration also appear. As well as a celebration of contributions, the work also acknowledges dissent — intending to provoke discussion, debate and reflection on all aspects of British culture.

The work continues online where visitors can learn more about the people named on the books, and review materials selected by Shonibare that represent different perspectives on immigration. There are iPads in the space for visitors to contribute to the library, or head to thebritishlibraryinstallation.com to submit online. We’d love to hear your stories.