In South Africa, the Ndebele tribe is famous for its colorful and geometric paintings. Over the past 30 years, Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu has helped popularize popularize the technique, exhibiting ...

Mahlangu didn't attend any formal schooling but her vibrant and distinctive artwork has earned her honorary doctorates and luminary status in contemporary African arts both locally and internationally ...

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Women’s month just ended a week ago and Mama Esther Mahlangu just reminded us why women are considered "iMbokodo” The iconic artist has turned a BMW luxury BMW 740 Li into a work of art with her ...

The annual contest shines a light on the Ndebele matrilineal tradition of home painting using natural materials like ash, clay and ant hill soil. Peggy Masuku put the finishing touches on the welcome ...

Esther Nostokana Mahlangu was born on 11 November 1935 in the Middelburg area of South Africa’s mostly rural Mpumalanga province. Today she lives in Mthambothini village, a few hours away. Mahlangu ...