Basil Watson

Artist

[Diaspora Digital News @diaspora_news]

In this episode of CADA Conversation Series, Sonia Wignall & @LudlowBailey interview one of the world's leading &outstanding #sculptors- @BasilWatson7 who created landmarks like The Windrush Monument in UK,& MLK Statue in Atlanta.
#diaspora #diasporaart

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[Basil Watson @BasilWatson7]

UofSC selects artist for desegregation monument https://t.co/cnzpqPyJYJ

[Renaissance One @renaissanceone]

It is the morning of the unveiling of #WindrushMonument at #Waterloo station on #WindrushDay2022 a tribute to, & a marking of, #Caribbean and #BritishCaribbean talent, culture/s, endeavours & the way they have transformed & helped make contemporary #Britain #WindrushGeneration

[Dr. Sanjee Perera @SanjeePerera1]

The blessing of the #WindrushMonument by @DoverBishop was moving...

[UKinCaribbean 🇬🇧 @UKinCaribbean]

The National #WindrushMonument is here.

Unveiled today on #WindrushDay, it is a significant symbol honouring the contribution of the Windrush Generation.

It was designed by renowned Jamaican artist, Basil Watson.

[UKinCaribbean 🇬🇧 @UKinCaribbean]

Members of the Windrush generation and their families joined HRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Waterloo Station to witness the unveiling of the Monument.

@judithslaterUk was among those present at the unveiling.

[Judith Slater @JudithSlater_UK]

Privileged to witness unveiling of #WindrushMonument at Waterloo and to meet Alford Gardner who first came to 🇬🇧 in 1944 and others from his generation @WindrushDay @ukincaribbean @luhc

[Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov @mhclg]

The wait is over - the #WindrushMonument has been unveiled at Waterloo station

3 figures
In their Sunday best
Climbing suitcases

Representing the aspirations of those who travelled from the Caribbean and celebrating their contribution to the UK

#WindrushDay | #WindrushDay2022

[Trinidad & Tobago High Commission in the UK 🇹🇹 @TTHCLondon]

On 22 June 2022, Members of the #WindrushGeneration and specially invited guests joined HRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at London Waterloo Station to witness the unveiling of the National #WindrushMonument. Trinidad and Tobago High Commission was repre...https://t.co/FPDClRjDBM

[Jess Sainsbury RN 💙 @JessLSainsbury]

My first time at Waterloo since this powerful monument was unveiled. I don’t care how busy it is here today, I had to visit it! #YouCalledWeCame #WindrushMonument #WindrushStatue

[Prof. Laura Serrant CBE PhD @lauraserrant]

Excitement is mounting! Happy #WindrushDay2022 some great pioneers amongst us! Including #windrushmonument sculptor Basil Watson @CNOBME_SAG @MRadford_HEECN @CNOEngland @NHSHEE_NEY

[Basil Watson @BasilWatson7]

Windrush monument creator Basil Watson on Government mistakes and why migrants are always on the edge https://t.co/hatRYIdZIJ