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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

84 lots offered      53.57% sold      ZAR 1 643 310
 

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Willie Bester; Guitar
1 Apr 2025
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Willie Bester; Toy Soldier
10 Mar 2025
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Willie Bester; Young Boy with Toy Wheelie
10 Mar 2025
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Willie Bester; District Six
10 Feb 2025
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Willie Bester; Chained Figure in an Abstract Landscape
2 Dec 2024
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Willie Bester; District Six
2 Dec 2024
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