They drew an anti genocide, but the officials quietly deleted half of it

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-02-28

In the 80s of the 20th century, young British artists jointly created a series of public art murals to record and ** racial discrimination and violence in British society at that time. One of the most famous is titled Crossing the Barrier.

Crossing the Barrier (Shadwell Anti-Racism Mural, GLC) 1985 by Shanty Panchar (b.).1951) This monumental painting depicts immigrant families being discriminated against, attacked by racists, and even **. In the final scene, people of different colors soar through the sky on doves of peace, symbolizing the unity and harmony of all ethnic groups.

Crossing the Barrier (Shadwell Anti-Racism Mural, GLC) 1985 by Shanty Panchar (b.).1951) However, just a few years after its completion, the lower part of the mural was quietly painted with dark brown paint by the authorities. The mural, which originally exposed the truth of racial discrimination, suddenly "grew shorts", the upper body was positive and harmonious, but the lower body was hidden.

Crossing the Barrier (Shadwell Anti-Racism Mural, GLC) 1985 by Shanty Panchar (b.).1951) Now, more than 30 years later, the mural has become an iconic work in British art history. It is a reminder that verbal harmony alone is not enough, and that the root causes of racial discrimination need to be truly addressed, otherwise everything is nothing more than a fig leaf for decency.

Crossing the Barrier (Shadwell Anti-Racism Mural, GLC) 1985 by Shanty Panchar (b.).1951) Hotspot Engine Project @动态

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