Friday, July 18, 2014

Nelson Mandela Day | 18 July 2014


"What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” 
~ NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA (18 JULY 1918 - 5 DECEMBER 2013)

In honour of Nelson Mandela Day, following is a collection of all things Madiba!

Nelson Mandela Day Google Doodle
Google doodler Katy Wu has really outdone herself with this beautifully illustrated tribute of the legacy of Nelson Mandela! A fascinating look at her process in illustrating the doodle can be found here.







South African National Reserve Bank
Our new South African bank notes feature moments of Nelson Mandela's life. By AmICollective and The Jupiter Drawing Room Johannesburg.




Tribute to Nelson Mandela 
As you drive along the highway into Cape Town, you won't be able to miss the huge portrait of a smiling Madiba! Commissioned by the City of Cape Town and Dreamfuel, Linsey Levendall created an amazing tribute to the legacy of Nelson Mandela.



Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu "a person is a person through other persons"
Tattoo and print illustration for Mark Forrester by Sindiso Nyoni
95 'til Infinity 
Commemorative poster print of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela by Sindiso Nyoni



U2's Ordinary Love music video
I really love U2's Ordinary Love music video, which was written for the movie "Mandela : Long Walk to Freedom". It features beautiful lettering by Oliver Jeffers and also features the talents of Mac Premo. Inspiring stuff!