Jan Juta

Jan Juta (1895(7?)-1990) is a South African painter and author.

Biography

Born Jan C. Juta on September 1, – ) in Cape Town, son of Sir Henry Juta and brother of author and playwright René Juta.

Juta made a name for himself as a muralist and illustrator, later settling in the USA. He passed away on December 4, 1990.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Author of Look Out for the Ostriches: Tales of South Africa (1949) and Background in Sunshine: Memories of South Africa (New York: Charles Scribner and Sons, 1972.) The latter contains information on South African performance, including the work of René Juta and Barney Barnato.