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Mama Baranka artist Nelson Carrilho (73) has passed away

Mama Baranka artist Nelson Carrilho (73) has passed away

Renowned artist Nelson Carrilho, best known for public sculptures like Mama Baranka in Amsterdam's Vondelpark, has died at the age of 73 following a cardiac arrest. His work often explored Caribbean-Surinamese traditions and colonial history, aiming to highlight resilience rather than focusing solely on victimhood.

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