The new look Donkin Reserve is drawing a lot of people back to the area thanks to Route 67, many who haven't been there since they were kids. More tour buses are also stopping there which shows that the Donkin Reserve / Route 67 combination is truly becoming an Port Elizabeth icon and a must … Continue reading Looking up the Donkin Reserve
Tag: Route 67
Blowing newspaper art
One of the latest new art installations on Route 67 takes the form of newspaper pages being blown around in the wind. The piece is situated behind St Mary's Cathedral as you go up the steps and tells the story of the uprising in the late 1960's and early 70's.
Harmony in Nature – Anamorphic cylinder artwork
In front of the newly refurbished Athenaeum building is what I find to be one of the most interesting art pieces on Route 67. The mosaic piece is called Harmony in Nature and is an anamorphic cylinder art piece. On the mosaic itself the picture which represents the animals and flowers of the Eastern Cape … Continue reading Harmony in Nature – Anamorphic cylinder artwork
Fishbone
Route 67 has some very interesting art pieces with each one representing something specific. The Fishbone sculpture on Market Square reconnects the city's Central Business District with the Port Elizabeth Harbour's fishing industry which has been a very important aspect of the city in the past and still presently. The group in the background of the … Continue reading Fishbone
67 Mandela quotes in beads
The Atheneaum is currently playing host to 67 beaded works of art. The art was commissioned by the Mandela Bay Development Agency and each of the 67 pieces represent a year and a quote by Nelson Mandela. The MBDA is also going to publish a book with pictures of the artwork and the quotes and … Continue reading 67 Mandela quotes in beads
Donkin Reserve, old and new
I would like to wish all the followers, and accidental visitors, of Port Elizabeth Daily Photo a HAPPY NEW YEAR. May 2013 be your year and bring all of you lots of pleasure, happiness, prosperity and a fair degree of riches. I'm starting out the year by posting one of my favourite places in Port … Continue reading Donkin Reserve, old and new
Standing at attention
Soldiers of the Prince Alfred Guard standing at attention while the giant flag on the Donkin Reserve is being lowered. The reason 6 guys are needed is due to the size of the flag and the fact that it may not touch the ground when it comes down. It was quite fun watching them grab … Continue reading Standing at attention
Taxi’s in the wall
One of the latest art pieces to be installed in the city centre as part of the Route 67 initiative is a row of taxi's inbedded in the wall on Whites Road across the road from the Opera House. The piece was done by Mark Wilby in collaboration with Bongani Njalo, Bamanye Ngxale, Jason Olivier, … Continue reading Taxi’s in the wall
Mandela Day 2012
Today is 18 July and Nelson Mandela is celebrating his 94th birthday. Happy birthday Madiba! To celebrate the day and the 67 selfless years Mandela spent in the public eye, people all over the country (and the world) have been giving 67 minutes of their time to help others. Activities range from working at soup kitchens, painting … Continue reading Mandela Day 2012
Route 67 fountain
One of the big projects which formed part of the Route 67 development was the opening up of Strand Street just below Market Square (and next to the bus terminus). I took the Kidz to climb the Campanile last week and walked up to visit the Public Library while we were there. One of the … Continue reading Route 67 fountain
Firefly the Travel Guy 