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Born 1982 South Africa. Known for: Figure and portrait painting, charcoal drawing.
Nelson Makamo is a contemporary South African artist known for his charcoal and oil paintings of young African women, men, and children. He received his formal training at Artist Proof studios in... Read full biography
Nelson Makamo is a contemporary South African artist known for his charcoal and oil paintings of young African women, men, and children. He received his formal training at Artist Proof studios in Johannesburg and has been committed to portraying African people in a manner that reverses stereotypes.... Read full biography
Nelson Makamo is a contemporary South African artist known for his charcoal and oil paintings of young African women, men, and children. He received his formal training at Artist Proof studios in Johannesburg and has been committed to portraying African people in a manner that reverses stereotypes. Makamo's subject matter and artistry have placed him on a global stage, making him one of Africa's youngest and most sought-after visual artists of our time. In 2019, Makamo was commissioned for the... Read full biography
Nelson Makamo is a contemporary South African artist known for his charcoal and oil paintings of young African women, men, and children. He received his formal training at Artist Proof studios in Johannesburg and has been committed to portraying African people in a manner that reverses stereotypes. Makamo's subject matter and artistry have placed him on a global stage, making him one of Africa's youngest and most sought-after visual artists of our time. In 2019, Makamo was commissioned for the cover of TIME magazine for the February issue, guest edited by Hollywood film director Ava DuVernay. He has exhibited in various countries and his work is featured in prestigious public and private collections... Read full biography
Nelson Makamo is a contemporary South African artist known for his charcoal and oil paintings of young African women, men, and children. He received his formal training at Artist Proof studios in Johannesburg and has been committed to portraying African people in a manner that reverses stereotypes. Makamo's subject matter and artistry have placed him on a global stage, making him one of Africa's youngest and most sought-after visual artists of our time. In 2019, Makamo was commissioned for the cover of TIME magazine for the February issue, guest edited by Hollywood film director Ava DuVernay. He has exhibited in various countries and his work is featured in prestigious public and private collections... Read full biography