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Willie Bester

South African 1956- 

Willie Bester is cited globally as one of South Africa's most important resistance artists. He incorporates recycled material into his paintings, assemblages, and sculptures, creating powerful artworks that speak against political, social, and economic injustice. For Bester, the personal is political, and being apolitical in South Africa is “a dangerous luxury that we cannot afford." Bester lives in Kuils River in the Western Cape and spends his time away from his studio scouring scrap yards sourcing material for use in his artworks

96 lots offered      56.25% sold      ZAR 1 798 632

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Willie Bester; A Still Life with Pears in a White Bowl
A Still Life with Pears in a White Bowl
7 Sep 2009
Sold for ZAR 17 267
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