The highly anticipated major retrospective of Dr Esther Mahlangu’s life’s work is set to make its way to the Wits Art Museum in Johannesburg this November.
Following its successful run at the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town, the exhibition will feature over 100 artworks loaned from international collections, including her iconic BMW Art Car and prints created in collaboration with Nelson Mandela.
Mahlangu’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated artist will be charted through archival material spanning fifty decades.
The exhibition, titled “Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective,” showcases her unique visual language inspired by the Ndebele artistic practice.
As a symbol of triumph against adversity, Mahlangu is lauded for her virtuosic mastery of color and form.
With support from the National Arts Council and the BMW Group, the retrospective at WAM aims to celebrate Mahlangu’s legacy and global impact.
Visitors will have the chance to see her historic BMW Art Car and early canvas works, as well as a meticulously curated timeline of her practice.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the Serpentine Gallery in London will honor Mahlangu with the unveiling of a 9m x 5m mural titled ‘Umuntu ngumuntu ngabuntu’ during Frieze London.
The mural, inspired by Ndebele design, reflects the interconnectedness of humanity and living species.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the extraordinary talents of Dr Esther Mahlangu at the Wits Art Museum starting in November.
Admission is free, and the museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to
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