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South African retrospective exhibition honors the colorful work of artist Esther Mahlangu

A boldly patterned BMW stands at the entrance of the Wits Arts Museum in the vibrant Johannesburg neighborhood of Braamfontein.

Its bright geometric shapes are part of 89-year-old South African artist Esther Mahlangu’s unmistakable style. The car is the centerpiece of an exhibition honoring her and her work.

The BMW, commissioned by the German manufacturer in 1991, is among Mahlangu’s most well-known works and has been returned to South Africa this year after more than 30 years abroad. Read more at www.thegrio.com.

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