Synopsis
A self-taught artist with little formal schooling, Maseko began painting in 1959.
First name
Joseph Ramapulane
Last name
Maseko
Date of birth
26 December 1936
Date of death
May 2008
Soweto based artist, Joe Maseko, died in Johannesburg in May 2008 at the age of 71. Maseko is best known for his vibrant paintings of township scenes.