BMW shares Esther Mahlangu’s legacy with the people of South Africa.

In 2016 Esther Mahlangu, a Ndebele artist was commissioned by the BMW group to refine a BMW 7 Series. The vehicle, which was on display at the Frieze Art Fair which took place in London in 2016, is now in South Africa.

 
The BMW 7 Series which has panels which have been painted in Ndebele art, will form part of BMW Group South Africa’s Heritage Collection and will be utilised as a display vehicle at various arts and cultural events with the blessing of Esther Mahlangu in order to preserve her cultural heritage for the people of South Africa.

“I am so glad that BMW brought my art back to South Africa, it is a beautiful car to be shared with the people of South Africa for many years to come,” says Esther Mahlangu.

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Mr Tim Abbott, CEO of BMW Group South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, is proud that Esther’s work will now be preserved in her home country. “We are delighted to share Esther’s legacy with the people of South Africa. Esther embraces her traditional heritage passionately and has dedicated her entire life to the development and promotion of Ndebele art.”