International contemporary art platform16.09.1939–24.11.2024
Breyten Breytenbach
Breyten Breytenbach (1939–2024) was a South African writer, poet, artist, and activist. Born in Robertson, he wrote in Afrikaans and English and was a French citizen connected to the Sestigers movement and anti-apartheid activism.
Biography
Breyten Breytenbach was born on September 16, 1939, in Robertson, South Africa. He gained recognition as a South African writer, poet, artist, lithographer, and essayist, as well as a figure in the visual arts and a political activist. Breytenbach played a significant role in African culture and was affiliated with the Sestigers movement. His work was produced in both Afrikaans and English. Additionally, he held French citizenship. His activities included being a vocal opponent of apartheid. Breyten Breytenbach passed away on November 24, 2024, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, France.
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