Mr Motsepe said he was also inspired by the spirit of "ubuntu" - an African belief system which translates as "I am because you are", meaning individuals need other people to be fulfilled.

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Yet I am still forced to admit that he raised a valid question about the purpose and meaning of art.

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But as far as I am able to ascertain from my own work, there isn't necessarily a specifically assigned meaning in anything.

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