SLAVES OF FASHION: ART OF THE SINGH TWINS (HB)

This richly illustrated, artist-designed book showcases ‘Slaves of Fashion’, an award-winning series of portrait-based allegorical and narrative works by contemporary British artists The Singh Twins. It explores diverse histories and legacies of empire and colonialism through the history of Indian textiles. It’s a global story of conflict, conquest, exploitation, slavery, intercultural exchange and changing fashion. The book includes detailed interpretations of the artworks, representing The Singh Twins’ personal reflections on this story and its relevance to topical debates around racism, cultural ownership, decolonisation, ethical trade and consumerism.