A stunning mural celebrating Cardiff's diversity and multiculturalism is to be painted over. The 'My Cymru, My Shirt' mural on Quay Street in the city centre captured the imagination of shoppers and pub-goers alike after it was painted on the side of a bar in June 2021 but will now be replaced with new artwork.
The project, which was commissioned by Adidas to coincide with Wales' European Championship campaign, saw artists Yusuf Ismail and Shawqi Hasson - who make up Cardiff-based creative collective Unify - take photos of inspirational people of colour donning Wales football shirts. Through the photo series, they aimed to "celebrate different communities, promote diversity and champion inclusivity".
It followed an earlier project by Unify - 'My City, My Shirt', which saw another powerful mural painted in Butetown in a move to encourage ethnic minority communities to identify with Cardiff and its football club. Get the latest Cardiff news sent straight to your inbox by signing up to our free newsletter.
