Ayanda Mabulu has taken some artistic liberties once again. After grossly depicting Zuma and Mandela, he’s changed tact with “blame it on the boer”.
Arguably the most controversial artist in South Africa – famous for depicting politicians in crude, graphic detail alongside swastikas – could be in hot water.
He unveiled his latest work “blame it on the boers” outside of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange this week.
Along with a row of pig’s heads and his trusty gun-with-a-paintbrush, Mabulu’s art caused scenes of chaos. He was ordered to remove the installation and warned not to return to the location or he could face arrest.
Authorities say the artist was not detained, but only cautioned for his behaviour. Anyway, we know details are great and all… But you want to see what exactly was on this painting, don’t you? It’s at this point we’d like to advise sensitive viewers to divert their attention elsewhere
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