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Fine Arts Museums of SF Hire Natasha Becker as First-Ever Curator of African Art | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Fine Arts Museums of SF Hire Natasha Becker as First-Ever Curator of African Art: The independent curator, who has worked between New York and Cape Town, started in the new position on Dec. 1. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. The hidden story of African-Irish children: In 1970s Ireland, the only things he learned about African countries were from the TV, or stories about the black children pictured on the charity boxes people would donate money to during Lent. When … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Sappi North America Receives 2020 AF&PA Leadership in Sustainability Award: Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, was named a recipient of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South African Markets – Factors to watch on Dec 3: Sharenet provides financial information and services for investors on The JSE Securities Exchange and other South African markets including online share trading, real-time streaming quotes, graphs, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Cardinals’ Sheldon Huff named 2020-21 Gaylord-area Football POY: Over the last four years, Sheldon Huff has imprinted his legacy at Johannesburg-Lewiston with nearly unrivaled success. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg is more than 130 years old: The city was founded on the 4th of October 1886. It’s one of the youngest world cities though.

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The Rand Club: Architecture

The architecture of the Rand Club is a masterclass in colonial opulence and psychological intimidation. Its most famous feature is the main bar, which, at 31 meters long, was for decades rumored to be the longest bar in Africa (and by some accounts, the Southern Hemisphere). It was designed so that a man could walk in, find a spot at the counter, and conduct a million-pound deal without ever having to wait for a drink. The building also features a magnificent Victorian birdcage elevator, a massive stained-glass dome that floods the central staircase with light, and a library that houses one of the most significant private collections of Africana literature and maps in existence.