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Ranko Pudi

South African 1950- 

Ranko Pudi, born in 1950 in Makapanstad, Pretoria, grew up in poverty and only started school at age 11 after years of herding goats. Struggling academically, he dropped out and briefly joined a gang before his family’s forced removal to Ga-Rankuwa Township changed his course. There, at 15, a teacher encouraged him to try wood carving, sparking his artistic journey. Though he returned to school at 21, he soon left again, turning instead to fellow artists for guidance. With support from artist Motshile Nthodi, Pudi held his first solo exhibition, establishing himself as an African expressionist known for abstract wood carvings that reflect human struggle and resilience.

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Ranko Pudi; Reunited with his Compatriots in that Strange Place, Inspires a Furious Makhanda to Roar like a Lion
Reunited with his Compatriots in that Strange Place, Inspires a Furious Makhanda to Roar like a Lion
1 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 500
Ranko Pudi; Some of Makhanda's Compatriots Reach the Shore Safely, while He Struggles with the Waves
Some of Makhanda's Compatriots Reach the Shore Safely, while He Struggles with the Waves
1 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 500
Ranko Pudi; The Inevitable Happens. Makhanda Becomes Attracted to Christianity for a While, but is Later Disenchanted
The Inevitable Happens. Makhanda Becomes Attracted to Christianity for a While, but is Later Disenchanted
1 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 500
Ranko Pudi; Then Follows the Escape from the Island-Prison and the Battle with the Waves
Then Follows the Escape from the Island-Prison and the Battle with the Waves
1 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 500
Ranko Pudi; Then the Long Wait for Makhanda's Homecoming Follows…
Then the Long Wait for Makhanda's Homecoming Follows…
1 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 500
Ranko Pudi; Then War Breaks Out between Ndlambe and Ngqika, with Makhanda Leading Ndlambe's Forces
Then War Breaks Out between Ndlambe and Ngqika, with Makhanda Leading Ndlambe's Forces
1 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 500
Ranko Pudi; There is No Sign of Him…But Still People Believe One Day Makhanda Katlxele Will Return Home
There is No Sign of Him…But Still People Believe One Day Makhanda Katlxele Will Return Home
1 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 500
Ranko Pudi; These Pro-Makhanda Protesters are Likewise Imprisoned on the Island with their Leader
These Pro-Makhanda Protesters are Likewise Imprisoned on the Island with their Leader
1 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 500
Ranko Pudi; Yet, Basically Makhanda Still Yearns for Peace between His People and the Settlers
Yet, Basically Makhanda Still Yearns for Peace between His People and the Settlers
1 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 500