Cape Town has developed a thrilling way to make the city’s cultural heritage accessible to everyone, thanks to a new Digital Vault!
Cape Town, South Africa (23 September 2024) — A newly developed Digital Vault has made it possible for anyone in Cape Town and beyond to access the city’s cultural heritage this Heritage Month!
Developed by the City’s Community Arts and Culture Development Department with help from the Information Systems and Tech Department, the digital vault offers a way for the public to enjoy artworks and heritage items that largely tell the story of Cape Town through the ages.
Not only is it a modern way for the City of Cape Town to manage these cultural treasures and preserve them, it’s also an invaluable educational tool that makes it possible to get a cultural kick even if you can’t get to an exhibition or if artefacts are no longer accessible to the public physically. An Irma Stern painting from her Zanizbar era, for example, falls part of the latter.
Each vault item is listed with high-quality images, information and some of the stories behind the treasure listed. It includes paintings, sculptures, murals, medals, memorials, and even antique furniture, and it offers everything from creative inspiration to scientific curiosity and historical connection.
“The digital vault is an incredible resource, whether you are a student, a school learner, an academic researcher, an art lover or just a regular Capetonian curious about the rich history and stories of our city as expressed through art and collected items. As far as we know, this is the first such public-facing digital catalogue of art and heritage assets in South Africa, and we are very excited for people to start using it,’ said Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
You can access the Digital Vault from wherever you are, here.
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