She is celebrated for her paintings that reflect her Ndebele heritage. Her full name is Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu, and she continues to live and work in South Africa. Her work has been exhibited at ...

But how is she regarded by her people and what does her work represent? We asked Sifiso Ndlovu, an expert in the art and identity of the Ndebele people, to tell us more. Esther Nostokana Mahlangu ...

For centuries, women of the Ndebele tribe in South Africa have painted the facades of their homes with vibrant, geometrical murals. For decades, Esther Mahlangu has brought the traditional practice ...

Its bright geometric shapes are part of 89-year-old South African artist Esther Mahlangu ’s unmistakable style. The car is the centerpiece of an exhibition honoring her and her work. The BMW ...

adorned with the vibrant geometric shapes that define Esther Mahlangu’s signature Ndebele style, takes centre stage in a retrospective celebrating the 89-year-old artist’s life and work.