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african surrealism artists biographies

Pieter van Tonder

Pieter van Tonder

South Africa

Pieter van Tonder is a South African surrealist artist whose work is featured on various platforms and has gained international recognition. Born in Johannesburg in 1982, he developed a fascination for the surreal at a young age, influenced by the works of Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte.


Adekunle Adeleke


Adekunle Adeleke

Nigeria

Adekunle Adeleke is an emerging artist from Nigeria who specializes in surrealism art. He has quickly become recognized in the art world for his unique and thought-provoking pieces.

Kufa Makwavarara

Kufa Makwavarara

Zimbabwe

Kufa Makwavarara is a talented African artist known for his captivating surrealist paintings. His work is inspired by his personal experiences and the cultural and social dynamics of his native Zimbabwe. Makwavarara's artistic style is characterized by his unique use of color, symbolism, and metaphorical imagery to express his ideas and emotions.

Hassan Hajjaj

Hassan Hajjaj

Morocco

Born in 1961 in Morocco, Hassan Hajjaj is a multimedia artist who works in photography, film, installation, and fashion. His work often incorporates bold colors, patterns, and unexpected juxtapositions of images and objects.

David Chikere

David Chikere

Nigeria

David Chikere is a Nigerian-born artist who specializes in surrealism. He has exhibited his works in various galleries and exhibitions around the world, garnering critical acclaim for his unique style and thought-provoking pieces.


Corné Eksteen


Corné Eksteen

South Africa

Corné Eksteen is a South African artist known for his striking surrealist paintings that explore themes of identity, memory, and the unconscious mind.

David Alabo

David Alabo

Ghana

Born in 1988 in Ghana, David Alabo is a contemporary artist who specializes in surrealism. He is known for his use of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and dreamlike imagery to create otherworldly landscapes that challenge our perceptions of reality. Alabo's work often explores themes of identity, memory, and spirituality, and is influenced by his African heritage

Malangatana Ngwenya

Malangatana Ngwenya

Mozambique

Malangatana Ngwenya was a renowned Mozambican artist who was born in 1936. He was a painter, poet, and musician who is considered to be one of the most important African artists of the 20th century. Ngwenya's colorful and evocative works explore social and political themes, reflecting the struggles and realities of life in Mozambique and beyond.

Loyiso Mkize

Loyiso Mkize

South Africa

Born in 1984 in South Africa, Loyiso Mkize is a contemporary artist who specializes in surrealism. His work is characterized by his use of bright, bold colors and intricate patterns, which he combines with realistic depictions of human figures and animals to create fantastical scenes. Mkize's art is inspired by his African heritage, and often explores themes of identity, history, and social justice.

Tay Dall

Tay Dall

South Africa

Tay Dall is a South African surrealist artist known for her captivating and thought-provoking works. She was born in Johannesburg in 1989 and started her artistic journey at a young age. Dall's work is inspired by her own personal experiences and explores themes of identity, memory, and the subconscious.

El Anatsui

El Anatsui

Ghana

Born in 1944 in Ghana, El Anatsui is a sculptor who is best known for his monumental, shimmering "cloth" works made from recycled materials such as bottle caps and aluminum cans. His work often incorporates themes of colonialism, globalization, and cultural exchange

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