A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of South African artist Dr. Esther Mahlangu has opened at the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town.
Curated by Nontobeko Ntombela, Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective showcases over 50 years of Mahlangu's career, featuring paintings, historic photographs, a short film, and herArt Car. The exhibition highlights her unique style that blends traditional Ndebele art with contemporary forms and explores themes of cultural identity, resilience, and artistic expression.
The world-renowned Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car, which has not been in South Africa since its local reveal in 1991, is expected to return to its home soil next year, reports IOL. Iziko Museums of South Africa is pleased to announce “Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting”: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective, is opening on February 17, 2024.Curated by… Internationally acclaimed Ndebele artist Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg for"her legacy as a cultural entrepreneur, ...The legendary Ndebele artist has been honoured with a mural dedicated to her work.
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