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Sabelo Mlangeni

Sabelo Mlangeni

1980

WA-00003125

PhotographyPhotography

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None documented

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37

Works in Collection

42

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1

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WikidataQ100562780

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Birth yearArtsy· 85%✓

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About

Why this artist matters now

Sabelo Mlangeni is a South African photographer whose work centers on communities, rendered with an intimacy that resists documentary detachment. Based in Johannesburg, his photographs are held in the permanent collections of Tate and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others. His multilingual fluency across IsiZulu, Igbo, Dagbanli, Nguni, and English informs the access and trust his images negotiate across different social worlds.

Source: Aic · Trust score: 70% · Updated 2mo ago

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Art Institute of Chicago

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Artworks (37)

Enkonzeni Yokufaka Indandatho, Mama Khoza

2020 · Gelatin silver print

14 1/2 × 9 9/16" (36.8 × 24.3 cm)

Museum of Modern Art

Prayer for Truth I. Icon Matheu, Chef Anthony, James Brown and Tonnex, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

Prayer for Truth I. Icon Matheu, Chef Anthony, James Brown and Tonnex, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

2019 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 24 × 36 cm (9 1/2 × 14 3/16 in.); Paper: 30 × 40 cm (11 13/16 × 15 3/4 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Pulling off James Brown’s skinny flowery pants (Icon Matheu, makeup artist Akanbi Ade), from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

Pulling off James Brown’s skinny flowery pants (Icon Matheu, makeup artist Akanbi Ade), from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

2019 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 24.3 × 36.5 cm (9 5/8 × 14 3/8 in.); Paper: 30.3 × 40.6 cm (11 15/16 × 16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Rehearsals, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

Rehearsals, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

2019 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 36 × 24 cm (14 3/16 × 9 1/2 in.); Paper: 40 × 30 cm (15 3/4 × 11 13/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Afternoon Visit, Ola and I Playing Nipple (Photo by Sodiq) from the series The Royal House of Allure

Afternoon Visit, Ola and I Playing Nipple (Photo by Sodiq) from the series The Royal House of Allure

2019 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 24.3 × 36.4 cm (9 5/8 × 14 3/8 in.); Paper: 30.3 × 40.5 cm (11 15/16 × 16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

A Selfie with Social Media Influencer James Brown at a Party, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

A Selfie with Social Media Influencer James Brown at a Party, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

2019 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 24.2 × 36.4 cm (9 9/16 × 14 3/8 in.); Paper: 30.2 × 40.5 cm (11 15/16 × 16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Sleep over, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

Sleep over, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

2019 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 36 × 24 cm (14 3/16 × 9 1/2 in.); Paper: 40 × 30 cm (15 3/4 × 11 13/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Uche, All Dressed Up, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

Uche, All Dressed Up, from the series "The Royal House of Allure"

2019 · Inkjet print

Image: 56 × 37 cm (22 1/16 × 14 5/8 in.); Paper: 60 × 50 cm (23 5/8 × 19 11/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Bride, Lesego Peega at her Wedding with Skhumbuzo Hadebe, Kgabalatsane

2018 · Gelatin silver print

14 7/16 × 9 1/2" (36.7 × 24.1 cm)

Museum of Modern Art

A Morning after Umlindelo from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

A Morning after Umlindelo from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

2016 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 36.3 × 24 cm (14 5/16 × 9 1/2 in.); Paper: 40 × 30 cm (15 3/4 × 11 13/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Skhumbuzo and Sakhile Dlongolo at Heyshope Dam, Driefontein

2016 · Gelatin silver print

10 15/16 × 10 11/16" (27.8 × 27.1 cm)

Museum of Modern Art

HSD Nkonyane, Inyoni, Spirit Church from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

HSD Nkonyane, Inyoni, Spirit Church from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

2015 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 35.9 × 23.7 cm (14 3/16 × 9 3/8 in.); Paper: 40.5 × 30.3 cm (16 × 11 15/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Hlamkile Mlambo of Ukuphumula kwe New Stone from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

Hlamkile Mlambo of Ukuphumula kwe New Stone from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

2015 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 36.4 × 23.9 cm (14 3/8 × 9 7/16 in.); Paper: 40.5 × 30.3 cm (16 × 11 15/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Amatshitshi, Driefontein

2014 · Gelatin silver print

10 13/16 × 10 11/16" (27.5 × 27.1 cm)

Museum of Modern Art

Sibongile Zasekhaya and Baba Nkosi’s wedding, Alexandra Community Hall

2012 · Gelatin silver print

10 3/4 × 10 5/8" (27.3 × 27 cm)

Museum of Modern Art

UMkhumbiKaNoah, Sgonyela, Thembi, Ntongo, Nkosi of Umkhumbi kaNowa. Enkampane from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

UMkhumbiKaNoah, Sgonyela, Thembi, Ntongo, Nkosi of Umkhumbi kaNowa. Enkampane from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

2011 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 26.9 × 26.8 cm (10 5/8 × 10 9/16 in.); Paper: 40.5 × 30.3 cm (16 × 11 15/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Izimbali ne Nendandatho, Collie Magagula and Jomo Mhlanga

2011 · Gelatin silver print

14 7/16 × 9 9/16" (36.7 × 24.3 cm)

Museum of Modern Art

Nhlapho, Mama Thebu, Mama Ndlovu, Sweetmama, KwaMabunda, Fernie from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

Nhlapho, Mama Thebu, Mama Ndlovu, Sweetmama, KwaMabunda, Fernie from the series Umlindelo wamaKholwa

2009 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 26.9 × 26.9 cm (10 5/8 × 10 5/8 in.); Paper: 40.5 × 30.3 cm (16 × 11 15/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Morning Blues, from the series "Men Only"

Morning Blues, from the series "Men Only"

2009 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 34.5 × 23 cm (13 5/8 × 9 1/16 in.); Paper: 37.6 × 25.8 cm (14 13/16 × 10 3/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Mandoza, from the series "Men Only"

Mandoza, from the series "Men Only"

2009 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 34.2 × 21.6 cm (13 1/2 × 8 9/16 in.); Paper: 37.5 × 24.4 cm (14 13/16 × 9 5/8 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Room Visit, from the series "Men Only"

Room Visit, from the series "Men Only"

2009 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 26.5 × 26.3 cm (10 7/16 × 10 3/8 in.); Paper: 40.3 × 30.4 cm (15 7/8 × 12 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Cleansing, from the series "Men Only"

Cleansing, from the series "Men Only"

2008 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 34.8 × 23.2 cm (13 3/4 × 9 3/16 in.); Paper: 37.2 × 25.5 cm (14 11/16 × 10 1/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Twinkle Snax, from the series "Men Only"

Twinkle Snax, from the series "Men Only"

2008 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 34.7 × 23.1 cm (13 11/16 × 9 1/8 in.); Paper: 38 × 26.2 cm (15 × 10 3/8 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

Dry Pipes, from the series "Men Only"

Dry Pipes, from the series "Men Only"

2008 · Gelatin silver print

Image: 23.2 × 35.1 cm (9 3/16 × 13 7/8 in.); Paper: 26 × 37.9 cm (10 1/4 × 14 15/16 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

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37 published of 37 catalogued · 26 with image

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Invisible Woman I, from the series "Invisible Women" (Art Institute of Chicago)

Art Institute of Chicago

Invisible Woman I, from the series "Invisible Women" (Art Institute of Chicago)

Art Institute of Chicago

Artsy artist portrait

Artsy

Invisible Woman I, from the series "Invisible Women" (Art Institute of Chicago)

Art Institute of Chicago

Invisible Woman I, from the series "Invisible Women" (Art Institute of Chicago)

Art Institute of Chicago

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Art Institute of Chicago

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