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The Zone Launches Its Walking Gallery With A Special Tribute To South African Legend Johnny Clegg By Renowned Graffiti Artist, FALKO ONE

Embracing its trendy and arty atmosphere,  The Zone @ Rosebank  has launched a unique  Walking Gallery,  showcasing remarkable pieces created by renowned Capetonian graffiti artist,  Falko One,  and curated by the   talented bureau  BrainFarm . The Walking Gallery’s primary subject matter celebrates local culture, diversity, nature, and beauty and also serves as a platform to pay special tribute to iconic South Africans, such as South African musical icon,  Johnny Clegg . The most recent completion for The Walking Gallery was  The Crossing,  which was created for The Zone in honor of Johnny Clegg’s life, artistry, and legacy. This piece is located on the underside of The Zone’s main extended bridge, which allows for a special view when walking underneath it. Falko One realized that the bridge resembles that of a guitar neck and proposed using Johnny Clegg’s hands on the guitar. The physical crossing of this bridge repre...