painting art by Ephraim Ngatane

Ephraim Ngatane (1938 – 1971) documented township life in all it forms – from the overcrowded living conditions to the social entertainment, sport and memorable events like the two occasions it snowed in Johannesburg during the 1960’s. As an accomplished jazz alto-saxophonist, he also painted lively music and dance scenes, where his individual style of abstraction managed to successfully capture the energy and movement.




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