Louis Khehla Maqhubela (1939 – 6 November 2021) was a South African artist.
Biography
Louis Maqhubela was born in
Durban
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in 1939. He studied at the Polly Street Art Centre in
Johannesburg
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. One of his earliest exhibitions was in 1959 in Johannesburg, within ''Artists of Fame and Promise''. He continues to exhibit, mainly in
London
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, though his works can be found in galleries and collections in England (London), the United States of America, and South Africa. He lives in London with his wife and family.
His current works can also be viewed from his personal home page.
Maqhubela died in London on 6 November 2021.
Works
His early work depicted
township
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life but developed rapidly to more abstract approaches. His work is characterized by his use of bold colours and clear references to his African heritage. He works in a variety of media from oil to gouache. Works include:
* Zebra (1962)
* Untitled
* Composition
* Pondo Forms (1996)
* Trellis (1997)
* Inyoka II (2002)
Maqhubela Inyoka II
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See also
* Cecil Skotnes
References
External links
1939 births
2021 deaths
Artists from Durban
South African artists
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