Discover African Artists

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Cape Town, South Africa

Gerda Scheepers

Installation Art Mixed Media Video Art

Scheepers’s multimedia works explore themes of memory, identity, and the politics of representation. Her practice challenges dominant narratives and power structures.

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Cape Town, South Africa

James Webb

Installation Art

Webb's sound installations and interventions, often incorporating found sounds and architectural elements, explore themes of perception, space, and the politics of listening. His work is marked by a sense of quiet contemplation and a deep engagement with the phenomenology of sound.

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Accra, Ghana

Gregory Olympio

Drawing Painting

Olympio's paintings and drawings, characterized by their figurative style and social commentary, explore themes of contemporary life and cultural identity. His work is marked by a sense of ironic humor and a keen observation of everyday life.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Kyle Morland

Installation Art Mixed Media

Morland's installations, often incorporating found objects and industrial materials, explore themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time. His work is marked by a sense of raw materiality and poetic resonance.

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Berlin/Gaborone, Germany/South Africa

Lerato Shadi

Performance Art Video Art

Shadi's performance and video works, often incorporating her own body, explore themes of identity, gender, and the politics of representation. Her practice challenges dominant narratives and power structures.

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Johannesburg, South Africa

Sabelo Mlangeni

Photography

Mlangeni's photographic works, characterized by their documentary style and social commentary, explore themes of identity, community, and the everyday lives of marginalized individuals in South Africa. His work is marked by a sense of empathy and a commitment to social justice.

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Johannesburg, South Africa

Donna Kukama

Installation Art Mixed Media Performance Art

Kukama's performance and installation works, often incorporating text and found objects, explore themes of history, memory, and the politics of representation. Her practice challenges dominant narratives and power structures.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Jared Ginsburg

Drawing Mixed Media Sculpture

Ginsburg's drawings and sculptures, often incorporating found objects and natural materials, explore themes of memory, identity, and the relationship between humans and the environment. His work is marked by a sense of quiet contemplation and a deep connection to the natural world.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Kemang Wa Lehulere

Installation Art Mixed Media Performance Art

Wa Lehulere's multidisciplinary work explores themes of history, memory, and the politics of representation in post-apartheid South Africa. His practice often involves installation, performance, and writing.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Igshaan Adams

Installation Art Mixed Media Textile & Fiber Art

Adams's tapestries and installations explore themes of cultural identity, memory, and the complexities of post-apartheid South Africa. His work is marked by a sense of meticulous craftsmanship and a deep engagement with his cultural heritage.

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