Happy birthday to the legendary Esther Mahlangu 🎈🎨 In 1991, Esther Mahlangu merged Ndebele tradition with modern art, transforming a BMW 525i into a symbol of African creativity and womanhood. Its designs reflect tradition passed on from generation to generation among women, paying homage to Mahlangu’s African culture. BMW Art Car 12 was the first ever created by a woman, marking a significant milestone for the legendary collection. “Painting has always been a part of me. I cannot separate it from myself, and neither would I want to,” says Esther Mahlangu. Swipe for some details of her iconic Art Car. 📸: 1. Esther Mahlangu painting, photo by Clint Strydom 2-5. BMW Art Car #12 on view at the Louwman Museum for the #ArtCarWorldTour, photos by Noël van Bilsen 6. "Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting": Esther Mahlangu. A Retrospective. Artist Esther Mahlangu in front of her BMW Art Car at Iziko South African National Gallery, 2024. Photo: Clint Strydom © Esther Mahlangu and BMW AG (...