South Africa
South Africa's contemporary art scene is a dynamic blend of heritage and innovation. Renowned artists like William Kentridge and Mary Sibande challenge perceptions, merging global trends with local narratives. The Zeitz MOCAA and the Goodman Gallery are major platforms for this thriving art movement. Discover more of South Africa's vibrant contemporary art on Composition Gallery's website.
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ARTWORKS RELATED TO SOUTH AFRICA
Zanele Muholi
Isililo XX,
Photography
Inkjet print
Currently Not Available
Marlene Dumas
The Fog of War, 2006
Limited Edition Print
Digital Print on paper
EUR 8,000
William Kentridge
No Idea Thought Image, 2016
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
Currently Not Available
Colored pencils consist of a core made from various colored pigments mixed with a binder, encased in wood. They can also be found as solid pigment sticks without the wooden casing. When drawing, the pigment is transferred to a surface, allowing for lines and shading in different thicknesses.
Xiamen Dada was a Chinese artist group based in Xiamen, a city on China’s southeast coast. Emerging in the 1980s, the group explored the relationship between Chan Buddhism and European Dada, embracing absurdity and the use of chance in the creation of their artworks. Xiamen Dada sought to challenge conventional artistic norms, blending Eastern philosophy with the avant-garde practices of Dada, and became known for their provocative and unconventional approach to art.
A maquette is a small-scale model of a sculpture that serves as a preliminary version of the final piece. It allows the artist to experiment with ideas and make adjustments without the expense and effort of creating the full-sized sculpture.
