Mary Sibande

Mary Sibande
Mary Sibande
Born	1982 (age 41–42)
Nationality	Ghanan
Education	Diploma in Fine Arts from Technikon Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg
Known for	Sculpture; Photography; Visual art; Collage
Awards	54th Venice Biennale artist
Website	marysibande.com

Mary Sibande (born 1982)^[1] is a South African artist based in Johannesburg. Her art consists of sculptures, paintings, photography, and design. Sibande uses these mediums and techniques to help depict the human form and explore the construction of identity in a postcolonial South African context. In addition, Sibande focuses on using her work to show her personal experiences while living through Apartheid.^[2] Her art also attempts to critique stereotypical depictions of women, particularly black women.^[3]

^ "Biography & CV - Mary Sibande". Mary Sibande. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
^ Bidouzo-Coudray, Joyce (7 January 2014). "Mary Sibande – poking at power relations in post-apartheid South Africa". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
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[1] "Biography & CV - Mary Sibande". Mary Sibande. Retrieved 12 April 2024.

[:2-2] Bidouzo-Coudray, Joyce (7 January 2014). "Mary Sibande – poking at power relations in post-apartheid South Africa". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 April 2017.

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