{"product_id":"9780500028124","title":"Esther Mahlangu","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsther Mahlangu: To Paint is in My Heart is a captivating exploration of the life and work of the iconic South African painter, one of the most influential artists of Pan-African Contemporary Art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEsther 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEsther 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Thomas+Girst\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eThomas Girst\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Azu+Nwagbogu\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eAzu Nwagbogu\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Hans+Ulrich+Obrist\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eHans Ulrich Obrist\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Nontobeko+Ntombela\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eNontobeko Ntombela\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Pitika+Ntuli\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003ePitika Ntuli\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Thebe+Magugu\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eThebe Magugu\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thomas Girst,Azu Nwagbogu,Hans Ulrich Obrist,Nontobeko Ntombela,Pitika Ntuli,Thebe Magugu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382858432675,"sku":"9780500028124","price":685.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9780500028124_65a40ee2-39f3-43ab-8536-65ce458b353e.jpg?v=1776472995","url":"https:\/\/graffitibooks.co.za\/products\/9780500028124","provider":"Graffiti Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}