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South African artist Blomkamp stands in front of his giant portrait of former South African President Nelson Mandela in his Johannesburg studio

Reuters South African artist Paul Blomkamp stands in front of his giant portrait of former South African President Nelson Mandela in his Johannesburg studio, May 23, 2013. Blomkamp painted the 4.2 by 4.2 metre painting on nine separate canvases over 14 month to celebrate Mandela's smile and energy. Mandela turns 95 in July. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SOCIETY)

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