The Spear (painting) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Spear is a 2010 painting by Cape Town-based South African artist Brett Murray. Put on public display in 2012, it depicts the then South African President Jacob Zuma, his genitals revealed, in a standing pose reminiscent of Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. [2]
Lawyer’s tears in controversial Zuma painting court case | CNN
WEBMay 25, 2012 · A prominent South African lawyer breaks down in court while trying to ban a controversial image of the country’s president, Jacob Zuma.
Artist Brett Murray Explains Why He Painted “The Spear”
WEBMay 25, 2012 · So far we’ve heard from everyone regarding the controversial Jacob Zuma painting, “The Spear”, apart from the actual artist himself. In an affidavit to the police leading to his court case, Brett Murray explains why he created this work.
Jacob Zuma painting The Spear removed by South African paper
WEBMay 28, 2012 · A South African newspaper removes from its website an image of a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed following threats by ANC supporters.
Painting of Zuma Draws Attacks in South Africa - The New York Times
WEBMay 23, 2012 · South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress, went to court on Tuesday to try to force an art gallery in Johannesburg to remove a painting that appears to depict South Africa’s...
Outrage after painting shows Mandela, S. African leader in …
WEBApr 21, 2017 · Artist Ayanda Mabulu said his painting is meant to show how scandal-plagued President Jacob Zuma has violated the hopeful legacy of Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader who became South...
South Africa: Zuma Painting Opens Freedom of Expression Debate
WEBMay 23, 2012 · On exhibit is a large painting of a figure resembling President Zuma with his genitals exposed. The governing African National Congress (ANC) is suing to have the painting removed.
South Africa deal not to show 'rude' Jacob Zuma painting
WEBMay 30, 2012 · A South African art gallery has agreed not to display a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed after reaching a deal with the ANC.
Race, Art, Free Speech: Portrait Of South African President Vandalized
WEBMay 22, 2012 · The controversial portrait of South African President Jacob Zuma painted by Brett Murray stands defaced at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday.
South Africa Painting Removed After Raising Tensions - The New York Times
WEBMay 31, 2012 · Controversy erupted after a painting depicting South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma, with his genitals exposed was exhibited at a Johannesburg gallery.