The Ties That Bind Us

slavery and its legacies still influence the world today and how different art forms transform how we connect people with this heritage.

Nicola Selsby-Cunningham, Exhibitions lead at National Museums Liverpool said:

“I cannot think of a more appropriate artist to take the story of historic slavery and maritime history, out from our museum walls to the public. This sculpture is a visually striking artwork with a multi-layered story, with powerful insights and perspectives on the compelling issues of our time.

Placing this sculpture on the Canning Dock quayside allows us to chart new ways of confronting legacies of racism and celebrate cultures of resistance and affirmation. We are deeply grateful to Lisa and October Gallery for this wonderful opportunity to collaborate.”

Exploring

Through her work, Vandy brings together both found and made objects to create new meaning. Using beautiful, precious objects while exploring painful subjects of migration, historically through the lens of the Transatlantic slave trade, and currently the many people making desperate, treacherous boat journeys in hopes of a safer life.

This final pop-up installation is part of the International Slavery Museums’ series of activations and will be located beside the dry dock in the public realm of Liverpool’s Waterfront.

The ational Lottery Heritage und Heritage Hori on Awards has supported the International Slavery Museum throughout this series of pop-up activation, and in helping the museum to re-imagine their ambitions for the newly transformed museum.

■ For more information, visit: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ waterfront-transformation-project

By Veron Graham