The mural, called XOLA, was installed over the past weekend and made in the style of Ndebele house painting by Shanklin Roberts. The mural emulates artist Esther Mahlangu’s style “while ...

Self-taught South African artist Esther Mahlangu’s powerful, evocative works keep the heritage of her Ndebele tribe alive.

Ndebele initiates run past the house of Esther Mahlangu, a contemporary South African artist, at KwaMhlanga in Mpumalanga, South Africa, Sunday, April 24, 2022.

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The collection will also showcase the work of multi-generational artists like Esther Mahlangu, whose work evolves the traditional art form of South African Ndebele house painting, and photographer ...

BOW, a Bulawayo visual artist, created a unique twist on Sandra Ndebele's comedy roast by painting her portrait live during the show.

"Known as a 'disruptor' from an early age, Mam Esther as she is affectionately known, was the first person to reimagine traditional Ndebele house painting onto contemporary platforms," The Gallery ...

His work examined issues like customs around rainmaking, the food of the Ndebele and their distinctive house painting art. It underscored the significance of Matabeleland’s contributions to ...

Twenty years ago South African artist Esther Mahlangu decorated a BMW 525i with traditional Ndebele art. The car is sought after for exhibitions worldwide, and this week the 1991 model went on ...

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