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Bill Ainslie (William Ainslie) was born on 10 April, 1934 in Bedford, Eastern Cape, South Africa, is a South African artist, teacher and activist. Discover Bill Ainslie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
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William Ainslie |
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| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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10 April, 1934 |
| Birthday |
10 April |
| Birthplace |
Bedford, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Date of death |
1989 |
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South Africa
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Bill Ainslie Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Bill Ainslie's Wife?
His wife is Sophia Jansen-Schottell
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Sophia Jansen-Schottell |
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Bill Ainslie Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bill Ainslie worth at the age of 55 years old? Bill Ainslie’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Bill Ainslie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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William “Bill” Ainslie (10 April 1934-1989) was a South African artist, teacher, activist, as well as the founder of several art projects.
Ainslie was born on 10 April 1934 in Bedford, Eastern Cape, where his family farmed a parcel of land called Spring Grove”.
His family moved to the Karoo when he was a young boy, but subsequently left for Johannesburg because of a drought.
His father died when he was eight years old.
Ainslie had intended to become a priest, until art claimed his imagination when he was a student.
He studied at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg from 1952–1955.
In 1958, he completed his honours degree in Fine Art.
On completion of his studies he taught at Michael house, a school in KwaZulu Natal.
He also taught art at Cyrene Mission in Zimbabwe and King Edward VII School in Johannesburg, his alma mater
In 1960, Bill married Sophia Jansen-Schottell (known as Fieka).
Between 1964 and 1988 he held several exhibitions and received three Art SA Today awards.
The studio was a non-profit organization began informally, operating from fellow artist Cecily Sash's home before Ainslie eventually, in 1977, bought a house that came to be the Johannesburg Art Foundation.
Ainslie's art foundation maintained a teaching philosophy which opposed any form of discrimination and stressed that art education should be a possibility for everyone.
The Johannesburg Art Foundation made a significant contribution to South African art and more particularly the progressive development of black South African artists.
Ainslie helped start FUBA (the Federated Union of Black Artists), FUNDA (which means learn in Xhosa) and the Alexandra Arts Centre.
Bill Ainslie founded the Johannesburg Art Foundation in 1982.
In 1985, the year of South African State of Emergency, Ainslie formed the artist's residency, Thupelo Workshops, in Cape Town with David Koloane and Kagiso Patrick Mautloa, supported by Triangle Network, FUBA, FUNDA and the Johannesburg Art Foundation.
He died in a car accident in August 1989 returning from an international workshop at the Cyrene Mission in Zimbabwe.
Ainslie's paintings transitioned from monumental African figures featuring mothers and children, and farm labourers to abstract expressionism.
He was renowned for his use of striking and vibrant colours
His painting found connections with American abstract expressionism and as a result, Ainslie tended to teach abstraction.
His work has been exhibited at the Goodman Gallery, the Johannesburg Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.
On 29 August 1999, The Bill Ainslie Gallery was opened at the Johannesburg Art Foundation to coincide with the 10th anniversary of his death.
The Foundation closed in 2001 due to a lack of support.
