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By The Skanner News | The Skanner News
Published: 20 February 2008

Last chance to catch the amazing paintings of E.S. Tingatinga and the artists who followed in his footsteps. Facets of Africa, showing at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 N. Interstate, through Feb. 23 explores the rich texture and diversity within African-based cultures.
Before his tragic murder in 1972, Tingatinga established a new art form using basic supplies available to him as a house painter --  enamel paints and masonite scraps, to expand on traditional Congo painting styles. Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday noon – 4 p.m. Free.

 


 

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