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JOHANNESBURG ART GALLERY
Home to some of the continent’s most prized artworks, the Johannesburg Art Gallery is a treasure trove in the middle of the city.
ARTS ALIVEEvery September the city buzzes with a feast of cultural and arts events from jazz to hip hop, drama to comedy, arts and crafts to photography – it’s the Joburg International Arts Alive Festival.
Museum Africa
Explore concepts of identity, or examine life before the discovery of gold – just two of the exhibits at Joburg’s Museum Africa in Newtown.
16 June trail
Walk the path marched by the protesting Soweto students on 16 June 1976, and remember those who gave their lives in the struggle for freedom.
Art in the inner city
Statues and murals greet visitors in the most unexpected corners of the inner city, from the quirky Firewalker structure at the foot of the Queen Elizabeth Bridge to the mosaic columns at a downtown taxi rank.
Calendar
| Sat May 25 Africa Day |
| Tue Oct 01 Independence Day (Nigeria) |
| Sun Dec 08 Bodhi Day - Rohatsu (Buddhist) |
| Mon Dec 16 Gerard Sekoto Youth Festiva |
The Soweto Theatre will be the cultural heartbeat of Jabulani; it will be more than a theatre ... MORE >>
During an 1800 expedition to Botswana, English painter Samuell Daniell drew fascinating pictures of life around him. MORE >>
All the museums and galleries have Friends who offer support in countless ways. You too can help. MORE >>
Johannesburg is determined to become a city where communities can express their culture.
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Value of art
Heritage corner
Story of Barnato Park
The park laid out by Barney Barnato never became his home. Rather, the grounds and mansion were donated to be used as a school.
Sibello: a glint of history
The glittering substance rubbed on their bodies and hair by many of southern Africa’s indigenous people comes from a remarkable rock called Blinkklip.
Tobacco inserts: a history
For at least half a century, cigarette makers issued series of colourful cards with their packs. These pictures tell an interesting story of their own.
city of johannesburg
DIRECTORATE OF ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE
Part of the Department of Community Development