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Esther Mahlangu for BMW -
Esther Mahlangu for BMW -
Esther Mahlangu for BMW -
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WORDS Michaela Stehr IMAGES BMW AG
Renowned South African Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu has teamed up with BMW to transform one of the brand’s luxury 7 Series cars into a work of art.
Twenty-five years ago, in 1991, Esther collaborated with BMW to paint the exterior of a BMW 525i sedan in her signature bold Ndebele-inspired patterns. This year, she has embellished the interiors in a subtle, yet striking way, by adding the patterns to the wooden internal trims.
The vehicle was sold in a private online auction on 5 September 2016 with profits donated to the charity project The Art Room.
The car will be on show at the Frieze Art Fair in London from 5 to 9 October 2016.
