Zanélé Muholi

Zanélé Muholi

Image by Musée Confluences

The recent theft of Zanele Muholi's work from her flat in Cape Town has caused outrage. One of South Africa's foremost artists, Zanele has devoted her working life to documenting the lives of black lesbians through photography and film.One of South Africa's foremost artists, Zanele has devoted her working life to documenting the lives of black lesbians through photography and film.

More than 20 hard drives were stolen containing five years of work, including images captured at the funerals of three lesbians killed in hate crimes. It is believed the burglars targeted her work as little else was taken from the flat. A campaign has started to help Zanele replace the lost equipment and continue producing her art.

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