Alberto Chissano

Alberto Chissano
Alberto Chissano (right) with Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela and his daughter Cidália Chissano (no. two from left) in Museu Galeria Chissano, July 1990. Photo: Museu Galeria Chissano
Born(1935-01-25)25 January 1935
Chicavane, Manjacaze, province of Gaza, Portuguese Mozambique
Died19 February 1995(1995-02-19) (aged 60)
Matola, Mozambique
Known forSculpture

Alberto Mabungulane Chissano (25 January 1935 – 19 February 1994) was a Mozambican sculptor best known for his work using indigenous woods, and sculptures in rock, stone and iron. He is considered to be one of Mozambique's most important and influential artists, together with the painter Malangatana Ngwenya.

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