Mampoer occupies a distinct place within South Africa's material and intangible heritage, reflecting the agricultural adaptability of frontier communities and the resilience of craft traditions under shifting regulatory regimes. While widely recognised in popular culture, its documented history remains comparatively thin.
BOOK REVIEWS
‘Geomotional’ is a remarkable and beautifully illustrated exploration of – as the sub-title says – ‘Geometric art, past and present’. The book, which has us journey through images, words, poetry and song, and gives account of a ‘performance-installation’, is compiled by Mary Elizabeth Lange, who is prolific in her writings on Indigenous art and story, and various intersections with heritage.
BLUE PLAQUES
Three magnificent pairs of wrought-iron gates facing onto Barnato Street, Park Lane and Beatrice Lane. Only the gate piers remain on Tudhope Avenue. These along with a gatekeeper's cottage at the Barnato Street entrance are the only relics which remain of Barney Barnato's country mansion, the site of which is now occupied by the Barnato Park High School.