Esther Mahlangu : to paint is in my heart / Thomas Girst, Azu Nwagbogu and Hans Ulrich Obrist.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Girst, Thomas, author.

Nwagbogu, Azu, author.

Obrist, Hans Ulrich, author.

Contributor:

Mahlangu, Esther, 1935- artist.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mahlangu, Esther, 1935-.

Mahlangu, Esther.

Painters--South Africa.

Painters.

Art, African.

Ethnic arts--South Africa.

Ethnic arts.

Art, Black--South Africa.

Art, Black.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

143 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Thames and Hudson, 2024.

Summary:

"Esther Mahlangu is globally acclaimed for her bright and bold abstract paintings with vivid, geometric patterns that are rooted in South Africa's Ndebele artistic tradition. She was a disruptor from an early age, becoming the first person to reimagine Ndebele visual artistic style--historically used for decorating houses--on painting media such as canvas, and has become a much-loved cultural ambassador of the Ndebele Nation.Esther Mahlangu: To Paint is in My Heart celebrates Mahlangu's remarkable journey as a pioneer 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 Hans Ulrich Obrist, Azu Nwagbogu, and Thomas Girst, readers will gain insight into her creative process, inspiration, and the cultural significance of her work. With stunning visuals and engaging narratives, this book offers an inspiring experience to the reader" -- Publisher's description.

Contents:

Foreword / Nontobeko Ntombela

In conversation / Thomas Girst, Azu Nwagbogu and Hans Ulrich Obrist, with Esther Mahlangu

Fahioning culture / Thebe Magugu

Esther Mahlangu : a biography.

Notes:

Inlcudes biography ; bibliography.

Includes bibliograpy (page 137).

ISBN:

9780500028124

0500028125

OCLC:

1473753213