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A South African Kitchen Table, 2024 Acrylic on canvas, 50x40cm Theme: South African Heritage When I thought about what truly underscored my understanding of South African heritage in the most positive light, I could not think of a better example than the foods we grew up eating and seeing around us. It makes us, as South Africans, both unique and united. Food is a medium for people to get together, collaborate, socialize, and is the foundation of our lives. This is especially true in Sout... Creole Art, South Africa Design, Repetition Art, South African Decor, South African Culture, Married To The Game, South Africa Art, African Kitchen, Calligraphy Art Quotes

A South African Kitchen Table, 2024 Acrylic on canvas, 50x40cm Theme: South African Heritage When I thought about what truly underscored my understanding of South African heritage in the most positive light, I could not think of a better example than the foods we grew up eating and seeing around us. It makes us, as South Africans, both unique and united. Food is a medium for people to get together, collaborate, socialize, and is the foundation of our lives. This is especially true in Sout...

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Peter Magubane, South Africa  “My task which I am trying to achieve is….to make you hear, to make you feel – it is, before all, to make you see. That – and no more, and it is everything. If I succeed, you shall find there according to your deserts: encouragement, consolation, fear, charm – all you demand – and, perhaps also that glimpse of truth for which you have forgotten to ask.” Joseph Conrad African Art Photography, Gordon Parks Photography, South African Culture, Resistance Art, Long Walk To Freedom, South Africa Photography, South African History, Writings On The Wall, Black Photos

Peter Magubane, South Africa “My task which I am trying to achieve is….to make you hear, to make you feel – it is, before all, to make you see. That – and no more, and it is everything. If I succeed, you shall find there according to your deserts: encouragement, consolation, fear, charm – all you demand – and, perhaps also that glimpse of truth for which you have forgotten to ask.” Joseph Conrad

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African art patterns have long fascinated and captivated people around the world. The intricate designs, vibrant colors, and rhythmic compositions found in African patterns hold deep cultural significance and provide a glimpse into the rich heritage of the continent. In this in-depth exploration, we delve into the allure of African...

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Here’s a South African artist whose works celebrate dark skin, since he’s drawn by the candid innocence of black children, especially those belonging to rural South Africa. He’s Johannesburg-based Nelson Makamo. Emotive Portraits, Trill Art, South African Art, African Paintings, Contemporary African Art, Street Painting, Africa Art, Cover Art Design, Face Drawing

Makamo, born in 1982 in Modimolle in South Africa’s Limpopo province, displayed exceptional artistic aptitude since childhood itself. Such was his passion for art that he decided to make it his career. So, it wasn’t surprising that he enrolled in a three-year printmaking course at Artist Proof Studios in Johannesburg to hone his artistic skills.

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A South African Mural Tradition Transposed to Canvas and Clay African Mural, Canvas And Clay, Ndebele Art, Irma Stern, Ceramic Art Design, African Pottery, Africa Art Design, African Artwork, Afrique Art

CAPE TOWN — Does art have the capacity to restore our disposition? I would venture a contingent response based on my experience of South African octogenarian Esther Mahlangu and her paintings, which evoke, albeit remotely, the play of stained glass windows and come across as both therapeutic and elevating.

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