How much do you know about world renowned South African artist Nelson Makamo or his art? The artist, who is best known for his charcoal and oil portraits of African children, shares the thought processes behind many of his masterpieces. Listen here:
For the first time in his 19-year career, world renowned South African artist Nelson Makamo is showcasing a solo show of prints, many for the first time, in Cape Town.
Makamo is best known for his charcoal and oil portraits of African children, the most famous of which graced the cover of Time magazine’s “Optimists” issue in 2019. Mohammed Allie met up with Makamo in Cape Town and started by asking him about the reasoning behind the title of Variation Edition of Blue.
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