The Yinka Shonibare Foundation

For the public benefit, to promote, educate, maintain and improve the arts and culture, particularly but not exclusively in the UK and Nigeria by: i. Supporting the establishment and programme of "Guest Artists Space Foundation" in Nigeria and the continuing work of "Guest Projects London" by providing facilities and support (to African, African diaspora and international artists, researchers, scholars, and other creative individuals), in the research and development of their skills in the Liberal and Fine Arts, Creative Industries, Environment and Agriculture fields of study and practice.ii. Encouraging cultural exchange and deeper knowledge between Africa and the rest of the world to promote mutual understanding of cultural differences through developing exchange programmes, hosting exhibitions, talks, workshops, events and performances and collaborating with cultural institutions in Nigeria, Africa and the rest of the world.