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Poster; Tube map, by Yinka Shonibare, 2006

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Reference number	2006/13400
Artist	Yinka Shonibare
Dates	2006
Collection	Posters
Object type	Poster
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Maps London's transport system
Completeness	81%

Physical description

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	1016mm
Width	635mm
Descriptive size	Double royal

Item content
Attribute	Value
Object title	Tube map
Text	London Underground Tube map platform for art Global Underground map, Yinka Shonibare MBE 2006 Commissioned by Platform for Art, the art programme for London Underground. Mayor of London..

People involved

Role Person(s) involved
Artist
Yinka Shonibare, 2006
Commissioner
Platform for Art, 2006
Publisher
Transport for London, 2006

Role	Person(s) involved
Artist	Yinka Shonibare, 2006
Commissioner	Platform for Art, 2006
Publisher	Transport for London, 2006

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