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Botswana

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The Artistic Illusion Protecting Cattle in Botswana From Lion Attacks

by Sarah Rose Sharp September 7, 2020November 5, 2020

According to a new study, painting eyes on the backsides of cows can reduce attacks by animal predators.

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Paintings that Question the Promises of Postcolonial Democracy

Avatar photo by Abe Ahn April 13, 2018

Meleko Mokgosi questions democratic ideals in his paintings of contemporary life in Botswana.

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The Queens of Botswana’s Metal Scene

Avatar photo by Carey Dunne December 18, 2015December 21, 2015

South African photographer Paul Shiakallis documents the leather-clad women of Botswana’s metal subculture, called “Marok,” which translates to “rocker” in Setswana.

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Paintings that Get (Kind of) Close to South Africa’s Colonial Aftermath

by Faheem Haider April 10, 2015April 14, 2015

KINDERHOOK, NY — Meleko Mokgosi’s eponymous solo show, well installed at The School, Jack Shainman gallery’s outpost in Kinderhook, New York, will hit your sweet spot if you’re in the mood to see some colossal paintings in an atrium-like space that can compete with Dia:Beacon (but with paintings).

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