Steve Bandoma, Congo Artist

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Steve Bandoma is a very talented artist from the Congo. He appeals to the Congolese government to try to get more support for the arts and culture in the country. Mr. Bandoma's first solo exhibition in London had to go alone because he was denied a visa into the country. He was obviously rightfully upset by this. He says he wants to defeat the stereotype of African art and be able to popularize it without Western support.
I really enjoy Bandoma's works. His paintings look more modern, and I like the abstract style that he employs. He cares a lot about his work as well as other African artists'. He wants to advance the African culture and allow it to be viewed by everybody without a preexisting stereotype.