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Cyrus Kabiru
Cyrus Kabiru is a Kenyan visual artist born in 1984 in Nairobi. Self-taught, he is renowned for his sculptural eyeglasses crafted from found objects and is associated with Afrofuturism.
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Biography
Cyrus Kabiru was born in 1984 in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a visual artist working in sculpture, known for creating unique eyeglasses from a variety of found objects. These works are distinguished by their original design and are part of the Afrofuturism cultural movement. Kabiru is self-taught, which highlights his individual path in art. His work reflects culture and an innovative perspective on traditional materials through the lens of contemporary African aesthetics.
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