Multi-award winning artist David Koloane laid to rest
JOHANNESBURG – Veteran artist David Koloane laid to rest.
South African multi-award winning veteran artist David Koloane was laid to rest today (6 July). The service was held at the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in the Johannesburg.
The 81-year-old Alexandra-born artist passed away at his home in Johannesburg on 30 June. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his condolences on the passing of Koloane.
“A giant in the arts has fallen; one who has contributed immensely to the arts in South Africa as an activist, a mentor to many and a pioneer for the development of the black art community,” said Ramaphosa.
Koloane was an acclaimed painter whose work featured in the world’s greatest collections. Some of his work has been exhibited in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, London, and New York. He was known for championing the development of the black art community in South Africa.
South Africans took to Twitter to pay their tributes to the Koloane.
https://twitter.com/rajane007/status/1147414769416200193
Grateful to have learnt about #DavidKoloane in art class way back in high school. Sitting in an art theory exam, writing an essay about a black artist’s work was deeply affirming. RIP papa, you inspired and inspire many. pic.twitter.com/rSglg2wUfI
— Mmabatho Montsho (@MmabathoMontsho) July 1, 2019
Saddened by the news of the passing of one of our great South African master artists, David Koloane. It is especially sad that this is the year when he was finally being recognised for his significant contribution to the arts. May his gentle and precious soul Rest In Peace. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/DFVoC4rJGL
— Black Leopard (@PulaneTKingston) July 1, 2019
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