As per our current Database, Gerard Sekoto has been died on Mar 20, 1993 (age 79).
When Gerard Sekoto die, Gerard Sekoto was 79 years old.
| Popular As | Gerard Sekoto |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Age | 79 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 9, 1913 (South Africa) |
| Birthday | December 9 |
| Town/City | South Africa |
| Nationality | South Africa |
Gerard Sekoto’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Gerard Sekoto was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Known for his work in the social realism and urban black art genres, Sekoto is remembered for paintings such as Poverty in the Midst of Plenty; Mine Boy; and Jazz Band. Also a musician and Composer, he worked as a Pianist and singer at a Paris nightclub and had some of his original songs purchased by a French publishing house.
After taking art classes at the Diocesan Teachers Training College, he briefly taught at a local secondary school before relocating to Johannesburg to pursue full-time work as an Artist.
The Johannesburg Art Gallery's 1940 purchase of one of Sekoto's paintings marked the first time in South African history that a piece by a black visual Artist was made part of a museum's collection.
The child of a Lutheran missionary, he was raised in an area of South Africa that was then known as the Province of the Transvaal.
Sekoto was a contemporary of fellow South African Artist Walter Battiss.
