What I Buy and Why: New York Collector Larry Warsh on His Early Eye for Basquiat, and the Octogenarian Artist He’s Coveting Now

Esther Mahlangu

What is your most recent purchase?

 

I recently acquired several works by the legendary artist Esther Mahlangu. She is 87 years old, and she is a treasure of South Africa. She has several exciting solo shows planned for Europe this year and the launch of her global museum tour and retrospective exhibition starting in early 2024. She is one of the few artists who have successfully managed to bridge the “traditional” and “contemporary” worlds.

 

My gut tells me that she will be remembered as one of the most important visual artists of her generation. From a market point of view, Mahlangu is priced low for her stature and importance. She is one of the few artists that I am really focused on now. It’s clear to see her history is unfolding.

 

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13 Mar 2023