The Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG) has been in a sorry state for a long time, and the situation is only getting worse. Carte Blanche investigates the ‘art of neglect’ featuring interviews with JHF Chairperson, Flo Bird, and heritage architect and JHF member, Brian McKechnie. Originally broadcast on 15 January 2023.
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More bad news for Joburg’s vulnerable heritage! In addition to the appalling state of the Johannesburg Art Gallery (as reported on Carte Blanche) and the illegal demolition of the Crown Mines headquarters by a developer, we have now learned that the iconic Rotunda building next to Park Station has been completely stripped. As noted by
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We have just learned that the old Crown Mines Head Office, with its landmark assay chimney, has been illegally demolished. A declared National Monument (now a Provincial Heritage site) this was one of the most significant mining elements in the City of Johannesburg. Standing just west of the M1 and the M2 intersection, bounded by
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As part of the JHF’s on-going Restoration Programme, we are proud to announce that the stonework along beautiful Stewart Drive has been stabilised and repaired. Funded by the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, this was a collaborative effort with Mayat Hart Architects, local activist Richard Holden, City Parks (who developed Stewart Drive Park and installed playground equipment)
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08:45 The Leonardo – Reaching for the Stars It’s not a trip to outer space, but it’s the closest thing we’ve got! Join us for an out-of-this world journey to the top of the tallest building in Southern Africa – The Leonardo – situated in the heart of Africa’s richest square mile. From the
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Press Release – 02/09/2022 The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation celebrates Heritage Weekend with a packed programme of tours For the first time in two years, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation is once again presenting a live and in-person Heritage Weekend programme. And Joburger’s are in for a real treat. The diverse schedule includes an art tour, a
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The Apartheid Museum is finally re-opening, just in time for Heritage Month. Check out the press release below… PRESS RELEASE (POST EVENT) The Apartheid Museum celebrated their re-opening and viewing of the new Desmond Tutu Temporary Exhibition – Truth to Power, on Saturday 20th August. VIP Guests were welcomed by the Gingoma Yase Africa marimba
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One of our Soweto-based partners is running a fascinating tour in celebration of Woman’s Month. Check it out! And please get in touch with them if you are interested in sponsoring tickets for local kids. Proceeds will go towards the establishment of a youth chess club. JHF Member Robson Savage is also offering to sponsor
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