Since 2017, Yinka Ilori, an artist and designer, has consistently crafted public art, skillfully merging his Nigerian heritage with modern British design.

The Old Cinema

Antique furniture store
160 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London W4 1PR
The Old Cinema

“The Old Cinema is an antique shop which I love and I always just go in there to look for antique furniture, chairs or jewelry or sofas or anything I can kind of collect.”

Pitanga

Nigerian restaurant
220 North End Rd, London W14 9NX
Pitanga

“They do incredible Nigerian food and it would be good for people who are vegetarian or vegan. They do incredible breakfasts, lunches, dinners. If you’re into West African food or if it’s your first time, that would be a good place to go to.”

Somerset House

Art center
Strand, London WC2R 1LA, United Kingdom
Somerset House

"They have always put on good shows. They have this nice ice rink in December, art fairs like the 15-4 African Art Fair and other great shows and exhibitions."

Yinka ILORI

Dover Street Market

Clothing store
18-22 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4DG, United Kingdom
Dover Street Market

“I love going to Dover Street Market. I can't afford much, just nice to look at clothes and trainers and exclusive things. I think that would be it!”

The Wallace Collection

Art museum
Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN, United Kingdom
The Wallace Collection

“The first time I went there I just remember thinking, how have I not been here before? Everything from the interiors to the artworks to the restaurant is just wow. Magical. You feel like you’re somewhere else.”

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