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Setlamorago Mashilo: An Artistic Exploration of Sepedi Heritage and Natural Landscapes

Setlamorago Mashilo: An Artistic Exploration of Sepedi Heritage and Natural Landscapes

Setlamorago Mashilo is a South African artist rooted in his heritage and finds inspiration from the proverbs and idioms of his native Sepedi language. Through drawing, sculpture, and printmaking he...

Colbert Mashile: Capturing South Africa's Essence Through Brush and Charcoal

Colbert Mashile: Capturing South Africa's Essence Through Brush and Charcoal

South Africa is a land of stories, and many artists have used their talents to share them. One such artist is Colbert Mashile who grew up in the countryside. He has a special way of showing tales a...

Rafiy Okefolahan's Art: A Reflection on Modernity and Tradition

Rafiy Okefolahan's Art: A Reflection on Modernity and Tradition

Rafiy Okefolahan’s artistic practice incorporates painting, sculpting, installations, photography, and performance. Rafiy Okefolahan is known for his diverse techniques and mediums - including thic...

Mário Macilau Two Boys With A Fish (Faith Series).2018 Photographic print

Mário Macilau Wins the Prestigious James Barnor Photography Prize!

Exciting news! Mário Macilau, an integral part of the Ed Cross Fine Art Gallery for over a decade, has won the James Barnor Photography Prize, one of the top achievements in the photographic world....

TC Maila's Captivating Photography

TC Maila's Captivating Photography

Art photographer TC Maila captures the emotions of his early childhood with a powerful focus on the delicate balance between human progress and the preservation of our planet. His photographs tell ...

Ayobola Kekere-Ekun: An Artist for Environmental Consciousness

Ayobola Kekere-Ekun: An Artist for Environmental Consciousness

In the midst of global discussions about climate change and environmental preservation, some voices resonate through unique mediums. Ayobola Kekere-Ekun is an artist from Lagos, Nigeria known for h...