Publications
Journal papers
Burger, Y., Harland, R.G. and McKenzie, C. (2024) “Named after Nelson: Tracing the threads of graphic heritage in Gauteng, South Africa”, Image and Text, (In Press)
Booklet
Harland, R.G., Burger, Y. and McKenzie, C. (eds.) (2024) Named after Nelson: Learning from places named after Nelson Mandela through Graphic Heritage. Graphic Design Research Unit, School of Design and Creative Arts, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.17028/rd.lboro.25447459.
Non-academic paper
Xulu, Amanda (2024) ‘Celebrating Mandela through the lens of graphic heritage’, The Heritage Portal
In South Africa, there is a common misconception that our collective cultural and historical heritage can only be engaged with through museums, heritage sites, and historical landmarks. However, when we fail to appreciate our heritage, which we unwittingly engage with daily, it limits our perspective. The lenses of graphic heritage and placemaking help us to explore the undiscovered histories in those things considered mundane. What stories – big or small – lie behind the names chosen for our roads, hospitals, and public facilities? How can these names help us learn more about ourselves, our communities and our country? Read more here.
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Nelson Mandela Day 2024
Share your Story Social Media Campaign #shareyourstories
TikTok Dance Challenge #madibadance
Project Branding Named after Nelson Style Sheet
Named after Nelson Gallery for Nelson Mandela Day 2024
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Archives
Nelson Mandela Foundation The Archive at the Centre of Memory
Loughborough University Named after Nelson Project Archive
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South African Stakeholder Workshop
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Media Coverage
African Bank Radio Interview: 25 April 2024 at 09:30
Power Talk with Lerato Mbele
SAfm Radio Interview: 25 April 2024 at 14:15
Full Circle with Bridget Masinga
GROOTfm Radio Interview: 17 July 2024 at 12:30
Arts Calendar with Francois van Rensburg
eNCA Television Interview: 25 April 2024 at 19:47
News Night with Vuyo Mvoko
Named after Nelson | Exploring Madiba’s Graphic Heritage
Tik Tok Interview: 18 July 2024
OkayAfrica with Yinka Owate
Nelson Mandela Park in Leicester, United Kingdom
What birthday present would you give Nelson Mandela?
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Exploratory collaboration
Placemaking through Mandela’s Graphic Heritage
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