Malangatana Ngwenya
Artist
(1936 - 2011 )
74
Years of Life
2
Awards
Artista
Category
<p>Malangatana Valente Ngwenya was a Mozambican painter, poet and sculptor. Born in 1936 in Matalana, he was one of the most important visual artists in Mozambique and Africa.</p>
Timeline
1936
Birth
Born in Matalana, Marracuene.
2011
Death
Dies at the age of 74 leaving an important legacy for Mozambican culture.
Main Works
Various paintings
Important work in the career of Malangatana Ngwenya.
sculptures and poems
Important work in the career of Malangatana Ngwenya.
Awards and Recognitions
National Artist
Important recognition in the career of Malangatana Ngwenya.
International Recognition
Important recognition in the career of Malangatana Ngwenya.