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South African Art – Politics and Progress for the Masters?
South African art, its masters, world renowned paintings and grass roots artists alike have all been shaped to some extent by the politics of social change over the past century. Artistic practice in much of South Africa has been affected by official policies of racial segregation, wars, economic and political migration, and an infinite number of marginal influences that combine to form the creative identity of the artist and their choice of subject. Read
By: Deri Jenkins | 05/02/2008 | Art
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African Oil Paintings – the Majesty of Light & Colour
The depiction of Africa’s landscape and its wildlife has an immense history. From rock paintings that are mankind’s oldest continuously practised art form, to modern day oil paintings that still search, experiment, and feel their way down new avenues into the vibrant global art market. Oil paintings of elegant human figures, richly hued animals, and subtle hints of architecture that blend so calmly with this dramatic land, continue to inspire admiration for quality and sophistication. Read
By: Deri Jenkins | 09/10/2007 | Art
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Dissolving Stereotypes Concerning Contemporary African Art
One positive facet of globalisation is the fusion of creative elements from various cultures of the world. The essence of this global shift has drastically changed the contemporary African art market, rendering post modern representations of this great continent, its people and creatures in new and enlightening contexts. Read
By: Deri Jenkins | 14/08/2007 | Art and Entertainment
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Soaring Prices in Europe’s Contemporary Fine Art Market - Prompts Top Prices for South African Artists Work
The South African fine art community of collectors and investors may be a distant hemisphere away from the elite of Europe’s summer worldwide tour that began in Venice Biennale this year. However, analysts predict that the steady upward curve in the world's fine art market that began in 2002 will continue to push prices through the roof. Read
By: Deri Jenkins | 17/07/2007 | Art