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World Tour for 88-year-old cultural icon kicks off with Cape Town retrospective

World Tour for 88-year-old cultural icon kicks off with Cape Town retrospective

BOLD strokes and visually compelling patterns seamlessly fusing traditional African art and contemporary art have transformed the walls of the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town - both inside and out - with the opening of a retrospective exhibition featuring a South African legend: 88-year-old Esther Mahlangu. The exhibition, dubbed "Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting": Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective, summarises a career spanning five decades, showcasing her style that blends the rich heritage of Ndebele culture with modern art. “The retrospective pays homage to Esther Mahlangu's unique approach to art, which intersects African cultures with…
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Pelé: a global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer

Pelé: a global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer

PELÉ, soccer’s first global superstar, has died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game. For others it goes further: He was the symbol of soccer played with passion, gusto and a smile. Indeed, he helped to forge an image of the game, which even today lots of people continue to crave. Author SIMON CHADWICK, Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy, SKEMA Business School Pelé wasn’t just a great player and a wonderful ambassador for the world’s favourite game; he was a cultural icon. Indeed, he…
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