Art trail explores impact of slave trade

A public art trail reflecting on colonial histories launched in seven cities at the weekend.

Created by The World Reimagined, the project aims to explore the UK’s relationship with the transatlantic slave trade, its impact on society and how action can be taken to make racial justice a reality.

More than 100 artist-designed globe sculptures exploring themes including the culture of Africa before the slave trade and an ode to the Windrush generation are located in Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London and Swansea.

All trails are connected by a digital platform that allows visitors to explore the collection and the history it reflects.

The art trail previewed outside Westminster Abbey last Thursday (11 August) and will be free to view by the public across the seven locations until 31 October.

“These thought-provoking, challenging and inspiring works of art that are now transforming the streets of our host cities invite us to understand it is not ‘Black history’ – it’s all of our history,” said The World Reimagined Co-Founder Michelle Gayle.

“All of us have a role to play in the work of making racial justice a reality. So, we hope you will explore the trails and join the conversation.”