André François van Vuuren

André François van Vuuren

Van Vuuren was born in Benoni near Johannesburg on the 15th September 1945. After matriculating, he studied graphic design at the Johannesburg School of Art 1965-1967, he then joined the Visual Arts Research Centre – a European- style teaching studio run by George Boys, one of South Africa’s leading Abstract expressionists at the time. In 1969 he exhibited on the New Signatures exhibition, which was held annually in Pretoria to showcase emerging talent.

Early works were abstract expressionist, exploring line and form, in mainly earthy tones. His first exhibition was held in 1970 in Johannesburg. In 1973 a work was accepted by the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol.


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