If you’re walking around Swansea this week, you might begin to wonder why a number of large globes are beginning to pop up all over the city centre. From Tuesday (August 9) you will be able to see the sculptures in streets and other locations throughout the city.
The fibreglass globes, which are nearly six feet tall, will be on show as part of a UK-wide project called The World Reimagined, supported by official presenting partner SKY and Swansea Council. You can get the latest Swansea newsletters e-mailed to you directly for free by signing up here.
They are designed to explore local history and how it has been shaped by the complex relationship we have with Africa and the Caribbean. They aim to transform how we understand the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans, its impact on all of us and how we can make racial justice a reality. This week will see ten artist-designed globe sculptures installed in streets and other locations across the city centre, while local school pupils have created others that are also set to be on show.
