Esther Mahlangu

Esther Mahlangu
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Dr. Esther Mahlangu signs a recently completed work.
Born
Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu

(1935-11-11) 11 November 1935 (age 88)
NationalitySouth African
StyleNdebele house painting
Websiteesthermahlanguart.com
The entrance gate to Esther Mahlangu's homestead

Esther Mahlangu (born 11 November 1935) is a South African artist.[1] She is known for her bold large-scale contemporary paintings that reference her Ndebele heritage.[2] She is one of South Africa's best known artists.

  1. ^ Duke, Lynne (4 September 1994). "The Living Art of Esther Mahlangu". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  2. ^ McGlone, Peggy (3 October 2014). "Ndebele artist Mahlangu uses bold colors, striking graphics to honor African heritage". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2015.