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Tulani Sem Abara (*03. August 1970 in Arusha, Tanzania) is an international artist and benefactor. He became famous for selling painted wooden masks. His work is shown is various museums and art galleries worldwide. His inspiration ranges from religious practices, African traditions, modern influences, to a series of personal stories of daily life.

Biography
Tulani Abara was born in Arusha, Tanzania. His environment was influenced by agriculture, cult and Christian religion.

As a young man Tulani started to paint and to carve. With his work Tulani produced satirical, macabre, provocative and erotic scenes.

Between 1990 and 2000, Tulani had many exhibitions. After that, he stopped exhibiting outside of africa and concentrated more and more on his youth work and helping. However, half of the proceeds from his works went to social projects and support right from the start.

Exhibitions
South Africa

Cameroon

Paris

LA

Singapore