RALPH ZIMAN

ABOUT
EXHIBITIONS
PROJECTS
ARTWORK
FILM
PRESS
THE TEAM
SHOP
CONTACT

ABOUT
EXHIBITIONS
PROJECTS
ARTWORK
THE TEAM
PRESS
SHOP
CONTACT

TEXTILES

BEADED PANELS

casspir-38002

Ralph Ziman_beaded panels_install

AK-47_Beaded_Panel_2_of_6_b8kmvu

afrika_47

South African-born artist & filmmaker 🇿🇦
Exploring conflict, legacy, and resistance
#TheCasspirProject #TheMiG21Project
📍 Los Angeles

Excited to share my good friend @biscosmith’s in

Excited to share my good friend @biscosmith’s incredible book “Moments In Time” - a compelling visual chronicle of his career as a fine artist, graffiti writer, a driven creative force and innovator. This book is a masterclass in dedication and evolution. From street corners to gallery walls, Bisco’s work captures the raw energy of urban culture while pushing the boundaries of what street art and fine art can be.

I had a blast collaborating with Bisco on several murals in inner city Johannesburg, South Los Angeles, and Venice Beach.

We also collabed on an exhibition at C.A.V.E. Gallery in Venice, “When Worlds Collide” - a perfect title for what happens when NY style graffiti meets iconic African immagary. It also references the tribes in Ethiopia who have for years been fighting to keep their lands from encroaching sugar cane plantations and the modern world.

Bisco’s talent and work ethic are unmatched. This book is a testament to years of talent and the drive to create..
Visit his IG page to order your copy of “Moments In Time”. Witness the journey for yourself… @biscosmith ➡️www.biscosmith.com

#BiscoSmith #ralphziman #afrika47 #graffitiartist #stylewriting #urbanartist

🚨New Featurette Drop! Beading the MiG-21✨ Ste

🚨New Featurette Drop! Beading the MiG-21✨
Step behind the scenes of this incredible artistic journey — where South African and Zimbabwean artisans hand-weave each beaded panel with precision and care, blending traditional craft with modern design to reimagine a decommissioned fighter jet.
🎥 Full video on YouTube — link in bio.

#TheMiG21Project #RalphZiman #afrika47 #afrika_47 #weaponsofmassproduction #mig21 #artasresistance #southafricanart #southafricanbeadwork #ndebele #beadwork

Had a fun time with @sam_supporters during our pri

Had a fun time with @sam_supporters during our private tour of #TheMiG21Project at @museumofflight - thank you to all who joined!

Thank you @lelebarnett for organizing 🙏🏻
Photos 📸 by @tedhuetter

#WeaponsofMassProduction #RalphZiman #SeattleArtMuseumSupporters #SAMS #MuseumofFlight #ArtInSeattle #SeattleArts #Afrika47 #Afrika_47 #beadwork #southafricanart #ndebele

We’ve been sold the idea of the lone genius —

We’ve been sold the idea of the lone genius — but real creativity happens together.

In my new piece for @observer, I talk about why collaboration, not isolation, fuels art that matters. The best work I’ve made has always come from shared vision and collective hands.

Read along to see how we might reimagine art as a space of belonging and solidarity, not competition.

Link in bio → The Myth of the Lone Creative Genius

#CollectiveArt #ArtAsResistance #CreativeSolidarity #RalphZiman #TheObserver #Afrika_47

Throwback to 2019 when we did a massive installati

Throwback to 2019 when we did a massive installation in the lobby of Facebook’s (Meta) campus in Playa Vista, California for the Facebook Artist in Residence program.

Working in collaboration with my team in South Africa, we used millions of glass seed beads, wire, tubing and adhesive to cover the lobby and employee entrance in vibrant, pan-African patterns. 🇿🇦

Special thanks to @lelebarnett and @wiseknave
🎥: @readygopictures

#fbair #fbairprogram #meta #artistinresidence #RalphZiman #afrika47 #africanbeadwork #seedbeads

A new fleet has arrived ✨ ✈️ ✨Check out th

A new fleet has arrived ✨ ✈️ ✨Check out these limited-edition glass-beaded MiG-21 jets, planes and helicopters, handmade by #TheMiG21Project artisans, available exclusively at the @museumofflight store!

#afrika47 #museumofflight #ralphziman #glassbeads #beadwork

Thank you @cnn Inside Africa and Tom Page for cove

Thank you @cnn Inside Africa and Tom Page for covering The MiG-21 Project! Check out the article today through link in stories 🇿🇦

#RalphZiman #Afrika47 #cnninsideafrica #themig21project

There are so many faces and names that have been a

There are so many faces and names that have been a part of The MiG-21 Project! This is just a small group of the people involved setting up for the opening at The Museum of Flight.

#themig21project #ralphziman #afrika47 #museumofflight #southafricanartist

Follow on Instagram

Site designed by SAW Visual Branding