Modern day south african artists biography

Dating as far back as 100,000 years, the art found in South Africa is considered by archaeologists to be the oldest known art in the world. In the modern era, South African contemporary art is an amalgamation of diverse and eclectic creations influenced and shaped by the trials South African people experienced under colonization and apartheid, and the various tribes, languages, cultures, and races of the country.

Below, we will have a look at a brief overview of South African art and discuss the nine South African contemporary artists that you should know.

 

 

A Brief History of South African Art

Colonialism had a significant impact on South African art.

Laws enforced during the years of apartheid prevented black people in South Africa from attending formal art education institutions, resulting in their work not being categorized as “art” but as “craft”. One of the ways they could receive artistic training was through informal art centers.

From about 1947 to the 19