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
EUR 800
Marlene Dumas
Faceless, 1993
Limited Edition Print
Silkscreen
Currently Not Available
It is made on/with human body. Body piercings and tattoos are the common body arts. However, there are other types that include branding, scarification, scalping, body painting, full tattoo on the body, shaping and sub-dermal implants. Body art also refers to a sub category of performance arts.
Ephemeral art only occurs one time. It generally lasts for a very short period of time, and cannot be displayed as a work of art in a gallery or museum. Performances, happenings, sound sculptures, flyers and mass produced items have all been ephemeral art.
Descriptive term that characterizes abstract painting type that has a close relationship with Abstract Expressionism and has been in use from 1940s to date. Lyrical abstraction may also be used to describe two distinct but related trends in the aftermath of second world war modernist artwork(painting in specific). This art movement was born in Paris, France after war.
