Esther Mahlangu Exhibition
| When: | Wednesday, 20 November 2024 - Thursday, 17 April 2025 |
| Where: | Wits Art Museum |
| Start time: | 22:00 |
| Enquiries: | Vuyiswa.Ngesman@wits.ac.za |
| Cost: | Free |
The Wits Art Museum is thrilled to host the work of South Africa's cultural icon on display until 17 April.
Titled: Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective, the exhibition at the Wits Art Museum spans seven decades and features over 100 artworks, including the iconic BMW Art Car, beadwork, painted mannequins and a TV.
Curator Dr Nontobeko Ntombela explains that “this retrospective offers a remarkable opportunity to experience Esther Mahlangu's artistic journey. Her work has had a profound impact on South African modern and contemporary art, and this exhibition is a testament of her incredible contribution.”
The exhibition of work by celebrated and iconic South African contemporary artist Esther Mahlangu features over 100 artworks loaned from multiple collections, including her BMW Art Car, beadwork, painted mannequins and a TV. The strong research focus by curator Ntombela encourages viewers not only to marvel at the splendour of colour and pattern, but also to take the time to immerse themselves in the artist’s long history of seven decades of focused artistic practice.
The exhibition will run from 20 November 2024 - 17 April 2025. Museum hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00.
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