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By Irma Stern and the Racial Paradox of South African Modern Art

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Explore the complex life and legacy of Irma Stern (1894-1966), one of South Africa's most enigmatic modern figures. This book examines the contradictions of an artist who held conservative political views on race while her paintings captured subjects that challenged racism and the later apartheid regime. Through a combination of original paintings, archival research, and new interviews, this work looks at how Stern became the most prolific painter of Black, Jewish, and Colored (mixed-race) life in South Africa. It provides a deep look into her role in the development of South African modernism and her impact on modernism as a global movement. This is an essential read for those interested in the history of art, racial politics, and the evolution of modern art in Africa.

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Examines the life and controversial political positions of South African artist Irma Stern.

Uses archival research and new interviews to provide a deep historical perspective.

Analyzes how Stern's art depicted Black, Jewish, and Colored (mixed-race) life.

Explores the connection between Stern's work and the global modernism movement.

Investigates the tension between the artist's personal views and her challenging subjects.

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Publication Date
10 December 2020
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26 May 2020

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