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Don Maestro Art breaks stereotypes

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Often times, among Batswana there is a negative perception associated with art. In most cases, young people are discouraged from joining the art industry nor living off their passions by their parents.

However, that was not the case with Hannu Sorto, a visual artist who is grateful to his father for allowing him to pursue his talent and supporting his craft. In an interview with Arts&Culture, the 34-year-old who trades by the name Don Maestro Arts, stated that he realised that he had the skill from a tender age. He reiterated that from a young age, it was honed because of the steadfast support from his family who kept cheering him rather than shunning him.

“I discovered my talent for art quite young, before primary school.

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