TINGA TINGA FAKES
Unfortunately Tingatinga died already in 1972. Despite a severe diligence and exceptional creativity he left only a life’s work with a restrict number of paintings. Because these paintings mark the birth of a new art trend they are sought-after with collectors and later high prices are paid for originals. Such a situation on the art market is the typical source for fakes.
Autor: Alex DrummerTHE MAKONDE SCULPTURE
Elias Jengo, the author of this article, is currently a professor at the University of Dar es Salaam, Department of Fine and Performing Arts. He is also an internationally famous artist. His major works can be seen in many public places in Tanzania.
Autor: Prof. Elias JengoART SET ASIDE AT THE EASTAFAB BIENNALLE
See what you can´t see at the East African Art Biennalle. Read what you can´t read at the exhibition catalogue.
Autor: Nadir TharaniBBC AND PENGUIN: TINGA TINGA CREATED IN KENYA
Of course everybody knows that Tinga Tinga was created in Tanzania and not Kenya. And it took not one year but more than 40 years. Maybe they thought "Tinga Tinga Tales"(TM), the new property of Tiger Aspect Productions?
Autor: Daniel AugustaTINGATINGA AND THE MOZAMBIQUE MYTH
While the children of E.S.Tingatinga protest against the information in the article of Berit Sahlström that their father was born in Mozambique, the disinformation is still widely spreading over the internet and exhibitions.
Autor: Daniel AugustaEXHIBITION: THE TALE OF LIFE AND DEATH
The tale was started by Kilaka´s teacher Peter Martin. After 5 paintings Peter Martin died. Then John Kilaka made the tale complete with his new 9 paintings
Autor: Daniel Augusta