May 12, 2026 - CityLife Arts

Book Review

Assemblages of Belonging: Murals, Beadwork, and Ndebele Identity in South Africa, by Dr Craniv Boyd is a collector’s item worthy being on your bookshelf

May 12, 2026

By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/Arts Editor You think you know everything about the globally famous Ndebele painting style, popularised by Dr Esther Mahlangu. Right? However, wait till you lay your hands … Read More

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Assemblages of Belonging: Murals, Beadwork, and Ndebele Identity in South Africa, by Dr Craniv Boyd is a collector’s item worthy being on your bookshelf