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ART EXHIBIT
Mapping Bo-Kaap: History, Memories and Spaces
Venue: Iziko Bo Kaap Museum, 71 Wale St, Bo Kaap.
Tel: (021) 467 7215.
Gallery Hours: Mon - Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Duration: Ongoing
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This exhibition was inspired by a mapping survey project
conducted by vidamemoria heritage consultants.
The Mapping Survey Project set out to establish a
sense, from the residents themselves, of the nature and location of
important sites in the area. Randomly selected participants were asked to
identify significant spaces and cultural traditions associated with the
area. Participants were also asked to share their views regarding the
protection and promotion of heritage resources, as well as why they
enjoyed living in the area.
A range of sites, from street corner cafés to spiritual
places such as mosques, were categorised as ‘significant’ by members of
the community.
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This exhibition summarises the main findings of the survey
and includes a number of historic and contemporary photographs of Bo-Kaap,
providing a glimpse into the history and evolution of the area, whose
community was also affected by the Group Areas Act.
The contributors to Mapping Bo-Kaap: History, Memories and
Spaces hope that the display will serve as a catalyst for an ongoing
dialogue, encouraging Bo-Kaap residents to share their stories and
memories with Iziko, so that the heritage and cultural life of the area
can take its place in civic and national life and may be preserved and
shared for many generations to come.
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