SA artist Vuminkosi Zulu is born

Date: 24 Nov 1948
Updated: 22 Nov 2021

Former graduate of the famous Rorke's Drift School of Art, South African artist Vuminkosi Zulu, was born in Mapumulo in KwaZulu-Natal. He left school at standard VII to concentrate on his calling that was to be an artist. Zulu became a world-renowned artist and his depiction of the 'The Battle of Isandlwana' won him an international award.

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01Rankin, E. (1989). Images of Wood: aspects of the history of sculpture in 20th century South Africa, Johannesburg: Johannesburg Art Gallery.
02Xakaza, Mzuzile Mduduzi, Vuminkosi Zulu - Revision, from Revisions, 26 September [online], available at www.revisions.co.za [Accessed: 19 November 2013]

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). SA artist Vuminkosi Zulu is born. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011721

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South African History Online. "SA artist Vuminkosi Zulu is born." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0011721.