David Krut

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David Krut is a noted art publisher and dealer with a focus on artists from South Africa. He is best known for his publication of the Taxi Art books and David Krut Projects. [1] [2]

Krut has played an influential role in promoting contemporary South African art and artists with a focus on editions from David Krut workshop, arts education, and book publishing. [3] He represents a number of notable South African artists including William Kentridge, Diane Victor, Stephen Hobbs, [4] Deborah Bell., [1] and Mongezi Ncaphayi.

He also represents the work of Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh. [5]

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References

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  2. "David Krut Fine Art on artnet". www.artnet.com. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  3. "David Krut Projects | Montebello Design Centre". www.montebello.co.za. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  4. NAIDOO, PRAKASH (4 May 2017). "No Fusion at the David Krut Gallery". Financial Mail. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  5. Scher, Robin (28 March 2016). "'I Want to Make Africa Digestible in a Different Way': Aida Muluneh on Her Show at David Krut Projects". ARTnews. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  1. http://davidkrutprojects.com/
  2. http://davidkrutbookstores.com/