Yinka Ilori at Sotheby’s Story Café

Yinka Ilori, a British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist and designer, is renowned for his vibrant, joyful creations that blend bold colour with allegorical narratives rooted in his west African heritage. His work transforms everyday spaces into immersive experiences, inspired by a panoply of visual traditions ranging from African textiles to London's urban landscape. With a commitment to storytelling through design, Ilori’s pieces transcend functionality, celebrating culture, community, and the power of colour to uplift and inspire. In this collaboration with Sotheby’s, Ilori reimagines our Story Café, infusing it with his unique expressive force to create a space where art, design, and culture intersect highlighted by a bespoke trophy entitled, ‘Places That Build Their Dreams’ created in collaboration with 1882 Ltd., pays tribute to his childhood home in Islington, crowned with an intricate dove, representing peace.