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Episode 6: Mandla Sibeko

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This week on ARTdacity I spoke to Mandla Sibeko who is the person behind Joburg Art Fair as well as BMW Art Generation. He has also made a huge impact but his impact extends far beyond collection to also curating events that really help to highlight the significance of art and the lifestyle.
29 Jul English South Africa Arts · Leisure

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