Artists and Writers
Africa's long history of artistic works has its roots in the rock art of hunter gathers and the oral traditions of storytellers and griots.
Olive Emilie Albertina Schreiner
Olive Schreiner achieved international fame with her book The Story of an African Farm. She was also an outspoken advocate of feminism, socialism, and pacifism, and a critic of European imperialism. Her published works include social and political treatises, allegorical tales and short stories, as well as the (once) famous feminist credo Women and Labour.
Olive Schreiner achieved international fame with her book The Story of an African Farm. She was also an outspoken advocate of feminism, socialism, and pacifism, and a critic of European imperialism. Her published works include social and political treatises, allegorical tales and short stories, as well as the (once) famous feminist credo Women and Labour.
'Miss Helen', South Africa's Foremost Outsider Artist
Helen Martins (Miss Helen) is considered South Africa's foremost Outsider Artist.
Helen Martins (Miss Helen) is considered South Africa's foremost Outsider Artist.