On the 19th & 20th of November, The World Reimagined installed 96 of its globe sculptures in Trafalgar Square, London.

This landmark event invited families, businesses, and communities to explore how we understand our shared British history; and how the past—particularly the UK’s relationship with the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans—shapes the future.

Supported by the Mayor of London, the weekend-long exhibition in Trafalgar Square is the final stop in a three-month public display across 7 UK cities. The programme saw more than 200 schools and 100 community organisations get involved, either by creating their own artworks or hosting events and activities. King Charles III also paid a visit to The World Reimagined’s sculptures and learning programme in Leeds on Tuesday 8 November as a continuation of his acknowledgement that the history of the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans must be taught with the same prominence as the Holocaust.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: 

“The World Reimagined is an important opportunity to reflect on the importance of our diversity and to shine a light on our collective stories that too often remain untold. We must remember the millions who suffered due to the Transatlantic slave trade and the impact this has had on generations of Black communities. By displaying this powerful collection of art in the very heart of London, we are acknowledging those who helped to bring about change, and are sending a strong message about our commitment to building a better and fairer London for everyone.”

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