South Africa. Born 1962
Landscape, still life, street scene and portrait painting
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1951 - 2022. Known for: Painting.
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural... Read full biography
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural gift. Thoba himself describes his ability as something he was born with, which allows his artwork to... Read full biography
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural gift. Thoba himself describes his ability as something he was born with, which allows his artwork to develop independently of art historical reference or influence. Thoba’s paintings serve as vehicles for messages, personal, moral, and often visionary. These are frequently accompanied by handwritten... Read full biography
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural gift. Thoba himself describes his ability as something he was born with, which allows his artwork to develop independently of art historical reference or influence. Thoba’s paintings serve as vehicles for messages, personal, moral, and often visionary. These are frequently accompanied by handwritten letters to ensure the viewer understands the meaning behind the work. His technique is distinctive: thick paint sculpted into relief, applied obsessively with various tools to create rich, textured surfaces. This physical, time-intensive process... Read full biography
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural gift. Thoba himself describes his ability as something he was born with, which allows his artwork to develop independently of art historical reference or influence. Thoba’s paintings serve as vehicles for messages, personal, moral, and often visionary. These are frequently accompanied by handwritten letters to ensure the viewer understands the meaning behind the work. His technique is distinctive: thick paint sculpted into relief, applied obsessively with various tools to create rich, textured surfaces. This physical, time-intensive process reflects the intensity of his engagement with his subject matter. Despite decades of practice, Thoba remains on the outskirts of the... Read full biography
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Painting
Africa, South Africa. 1938 - 2016
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South Africa. Born 1957
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South Africa. Born 1948
Painting
South Africa, France. 1913 - 1993
Portrait, figure and genre paintings
New York, California / South Africa. Born 1949
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South Africa. Born 1941
Paintings
South Africa, Africa. 1922 - 2002
Abstract painting, murals, photography
Germany, South Africa. 1878 - 1967
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Painting
South Africa. 1935 - 1988
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Africa. 1929 - 2015
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South Africa, Zimbabwe. Born 1981
Painting
South Africa, England. 1920 - 2010
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South Africa. 1923 - 1980
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Netherlands, South Africa. 1928 - 2009
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England, South Africa. 1892 - 1943
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South Africa. 1873 - 1921
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South Africa. Born 1962
Painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, ceramics
South Africa, Africa. Born 1952
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Expressionist figure, genre, landscape painting
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Landscape, townscape, streetscene, still life painting, teaching, graphics
South Africa, Africa. 1926 - 2009
Abstract figurative carved and painted wood panels, drawings