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South African (SA) artist Dr Esther Mahlangu has unveiled a one-off Rolls-Royce Phantom that features her distinctive Ndebele-inspired artwork. The one-off luxury car, named ‘The Mahlangu Phantom’, to honour her, was unveiled at Capetown on February 13th.

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World-famous South African artist, Dr Esther Mahlangu, who designed the unique interior trims for 7-Series four years ago, is back again at BMW.





But this time, she was called to work with Rolls-Royce and their top-of-the range Phantom 8. A special Rolls-Royce customer wanted Dr. Mahlangu’s distinctive Ndebele-inspired artwork displayed inside his customised Rolls-Royce Phantom.

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And in case you don’t know where the gallery is in the 8th-genration Phantom. This is a space in the dash, facing the passenger, where customers can create true masterpieces if they so desire.

By accepting to creat stunning vision for the Phantom occupants, the 84 year-old became the first SA artist to create an artwork for Rolls-Royce.

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The unique luxury car is named ‘The Mahlangu Phantom’, to honour one of Africa’s most revered living artists.

César Habib, Regional Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Middle East and Africa.

“I am delighted to unveil ‘The Mahlangu Phantom’, a striking expression of contemporary African art. The Gallery is a unique environment for patrons of our marque to express personal and often highly creative artworks. We are indeed honoured to showcase Dr. Mahlangu’s work in this Phantom’s serene interior,”

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On Thursday 13 February, Dr. Mahlangu unveiled The “Mahlangu” Rolls-Royce Phantom at the Melrose Gallery One&Only Cape Town, South Africa. The luxury car will be on display from 13 to 16 Feb 2020.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of ‘The Mahlangu Phantom’ will be donated to her art school to support exhibitions that will narrate her fascinating life story.

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