Mandela honoured with massive painting

17 April 2015 - 17:31
By Shenaaz Jamal and Sanya Mansoor

Li Bin‚ a Chinese artist‚ was commissioned by the Chinese government to create a 38m long and 3.8m high panoramic oil painting‚ titled Mandela‚ that depicts Mandela's lifelong struggle for peace and tolerance in three segments – "Prisoner"‚ "President" and "Peacemaker". Nelson Mandela touched the lives of millions across the globe and even after his passing remains the peace icon.

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