Mandela as muse
The "father of the nation" has inspired many artists to create works to commemorate Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, 2013 declared by the United Nations as a way to recognize the Nobel Prize winner's contribution to reconciliation.
Gambarin made the portrait to mark the end of the Soccer World Cup in South Africa.
The artwork "Mandela, 2700 pieces of Life's history" by artist Jems Robert Koko Bi from the Ivory Coast is made of burned spruce wood and is supposed to stand for the fight for freedom.