Esther Mahlangu
Girst, Thomas2024
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Esther Mahlangu (b. 1935) is globally acclaimed for her bright and bold abstract paintings that are rooted in South African Ndbele art. She was a disruptor from an early age, becoming the first person to reimagine her visual heritage, historically used for decorating houses, on painting media such as canvas. Mahlangu is one of the most influential artists of Pan-African Contemporary Art. This book celebrates Mahlangu's remarkable journey as a pioneer and innovator of contemporary African art, whose vibrant and distinctive paintings have captured the hearts of many worldwide. Through a series of interviews with Mahlangu conducted by Thomas Girst, Azu Nwagbogu and Hans Ulrich Obrist, readers will gain insight into her creative process, inspiration, and the cultural significance of her work - in the artist's own words.
Main title:
Esther Mahlangu / Thomas Girst, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Azu Nwagbogu.
Author:
Girst, Thomas, author, interviewerNwagbogu, Azu, author, interviewerObrist, Hans Ulrich, author, interviewerMahlangu, Esther, 1935-
Imprint:
New York, New York : Thames & Hudson, 2024.
Collation:
143 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9780500028124 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
759.968
Language:
English
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BRN:
3677656