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Nandipha Mntambo
South African artist (born 1982)
Nandipha Mntambo (born 1982) is a South African artist who has become famous for her sculptures, videos and photographs[1] that focus on human female body and identity by using natural, organic materials.
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Her art style has been self described as eclectic and androgynous.[2] She is best known for her cowhide sculptures that connects the human form to nature.[3]
Life and education
Nandipha Mntambo was born in Swaziland, Southern Africa, in 1982.
Growing up, her father was a Methodist pastor and later became a bishop. His occupation allowed her family to live in white neighbourhoods during apartheid, an aspect of her life that serves as an influence for her art and identity as an artist.[4] Prior to her career in art, her first choice was to study medicine.[2] Mntambo was originally inspired to pursue a career in forensic pathology after coming home to her family dogs being k