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.

Esther Mahlangu is a renowned South African artist, born in 1935 in Mpumalanga, South Africa. She is celebrated for her paintings that reflect her Ndebele heritage. Her full name is Esther Nikwambi ...