Tag: Colston

    Jul 15
    2 min read
    Marvin Rees Releases Statement About Colston Plinth Sculpture

    Following the appearance of the Black Lives Matter sculpture that has appeared on the Colston plinth this morning, the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees has issued a statement that any memorials must be decided on by the people of Bristol. Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol said: “My relentless commitment is to build a city for […]

    Jul 15
    5 min read
    Edward Colston Statue Replaced By Sculpture Of Black Lives Matter protester

    The Artist Marc Quinn has lead a secret mission to install a resin-and-steel figure of Jen Reid at the site of Edward Colston’s former statue Artist Marc Quinn and Bristol resident Jen Reid have unveil a new temporary, public installation, A Surge of Power (Jen Reid) 2020, on top of Edward Colston’s empty plinth in Bristol, […]