Top 10 Most Influential African Painters You Need To Know Today

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10. Basim Magdy: https://amzn.to/3H9LzCg
9. Adel Abdessemed: https://amzn.to/3I2Ckos
8. Wael Shawky: https://amzn.to/3oWcElW
7. Njideka Akunyili Crosby: https://amzn.to/3JDtcHs
6. Kendell Geers
5. Wangechi Mutu: https://amzn.to/3s1bwiK
4. Michael Armitage: https://amzn.to/33xDo4I
3. Julie Mehretu: https://amzn.to/3s3J7sk
2. Marlene Dumas: https://amzn.to/34LCHpf
1. William Kentridge: https://amzn.to/3p1rSpJ

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Table of contents:
00:00 – Intro
00:38 – 10. Basim Magdy
01:21 – 9. Adel Abdessemed
01:53 – 8. Wael Shawky
02:30 – 7. Njideka Akunyili Crosby
03:29 – 6. Kendell Geers
04:18 – 5. Wangechi Mutu
04:58 – 4. Michael Armitage
05:46 – 3. Julie Mehretu
06:34 – 2. Marlene Dumas
07:16 – 1. William Kentridge