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Oct 13, 2024

Thames and Hudson Unveil New Book of Interviews with Esther Mahlangu at Frieze London 2024

Esther Mahlangu: To Paint is in My Heart is a captivating exploration of the life and work of the iconic South African painter, one of the most influential artists of Pan-African Contemporary...

 Thames and Hudson Unveil New Book of Interviews with Esther Mahlangu at Frieze London 2024

Jun 15, 2023

Esther Mahlangu's Artwork Part of BMW’s Electric AI Canvas at Art Basel

Renowned artist Esther Mahlangu is part of the six selected artists whose artwork will transform the 100% electric BMW i5 into a dynamic canvas of distinct generative art.

Esther Mahlangu's Artwork Part of BMW’s Electric AI Canvas at Art Basel

May 30, 2023

BMW will unveil "The Electric AI Canvas" at Art Basel in Basel 2023

On the occasion of Art Basel in Basel 2023, BMW proudly presents “The Electric AI Canvas” an extension of the entirely virtual work "The Ultimate AI Masterpiece".

BMW will unveil "The Electric AI Canvas" at Art Basel in Basel 2023

Mar 20, 2023

Carol Bouwer Bags and Dr Esther Mahlangu connect fashion and art with new luxury collaboration

Collaboration in fashion has become a key player for heightened brand awareness and success. It can even be said that - now more than ever - by means of merging...

Carol Bouwer Bags and Dr Esther Mahlangu connect fashion and art with new luxury collaboration

Oct 25, 2021

Esther Mahlangu Protects Ndebele Artistic Heritage

September 24th marks the date that South Africa celebrates Heritage Day. South Africa is affectionately dubbed the rainbow nation because...

Esther Mahlangu Protects Ndebele Artistic Heritage

Dec 18, 2020

The Legendary 85-Year-Old Artist Esther Mahlangu Is Collected by Oprah and Trevor Noah

Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu is a woman of many names. “Dr. Mahlangu, Mam Esther, Esther Mahlangu, Gogo, Mother, Daughter of Africa,” writes curator Ruzy Rusike in a recent exhibition essay.

The Legendary 85-Year-Old Artist Esther Mahlangu Is Collected by Oprah and Trevor Noah

Nov 22, 2020

Renowned artist Esther Mahlangu urges Africans to hold on to their traditions

One of Africa’s best-known artists has made an impassioned appeal for governments and communities across the continent to preserve their traditions and culture in...

Renowned artist Esther Mahlangu urges Africans to hold on to their traditions

Mar 6, 2020

Dr Esther Mahlangu in concealed colour

Thinking and writing about Dr Esther Mahlangu’s work may finally catch up with the quality of her 75-year long contribution to the modern art of painting. Dr Mahlangu’s image...

Dr Esther Mahlangu in concealed colour

Aug 31, 2016

How John Legend and a World-Renowned Ndebele Artist Joined Forces to Beat AIDS

Esther Mahlangu hands me a chicken feather. She teaches me how to strip it and save a little tuft at the tip. She shows me how I'm supposed to hold it, dipping it into jet black paint.

How John Legend and a World-Renowned Ndebele Artist Joined Forces to Beat AIDS

Jan 30, 2015

Esther Mahlangu @ VMFA

South African Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu discusses the early years of her painting practice, her designs and pigments, and the preservation of culture in this talk at VMFA.

Esther Mahlangu @ VMFA

Oct 3, 2014

Ndebele artist Mahlangu uses bold colors, striking graphics to honor African heritage

RICHMOND — Esther Mahlangu is barely taller than the third-grade students who gathered around her for a photo op in front of her boldly colored geometric mural.

Ndebele artist Mahlangu uses bold colors, striking graphics to honor African heritage
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