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Hand-painted globes explore history, legacy and future of transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans

By Martin Booth  Monday Aug 15, 2022

Ten hand-painted globes are now on display at locations across Bristol as part of a national art trail.

They are part of a trail of more than 100 unique globes across the UK exploring the history, legacy and future of the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans.

Artists who have contributed to The World Reimagined trail in Bristol include Michele Curtis, Godfried Donkor, Jasmine Thompson and Felix Braun,

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You can find The World Imagined globes in Bristol in:

  • Royal Fort Garden
  • College Green
  • Queen Square
  • Castle Park
  • Old Market Street
  • Trinity
  • Peel Street Green Space
  • St Paul’s Learning Centre
  • Grosvenor Road Triangle
  • Broadmead

Main photo: Martin Booth

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