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Ruga, in the absence of archives, might rely too much on fabulation. References to Greek mythology, Christian iconography, Xhosa cosmology, and queer aesthetics make for dense readings but crowded works. There’s a lot to unpack.

Keely Shinners on Dramatis Personae of Athi-Patra Ruga

Sinyanga yekhala (detail), 2020

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