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Basil Watson

@BasilWatson7

Artist

Joined May 2022
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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 diasporadigitalnews.com/a-co…
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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
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Image from Renaissance One (@renaissanceone)
Image from Renaissance One (@renaissanceone)
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The blessing of the #WindrushMonument by @DoverBishop was moving...
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Image from Dr. Sanjee Perera (@SanjeePerera1)
Image from Dr. Sanjee Perera (@SanjeePerera1)
Image from Dr. Sanjee Perera (@SanjeePerera1)
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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.
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Image from UKinCaribbean 🇬🇧 (@UKinCaribbean)
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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.
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Image from UKinCaribbean 🇬🇧 (@UKinCaribbean)
Image from UKinCaribbean 🇬🇧 (@UKinCaribbean)
Image from UKinCaribbean 🇬🇧 (@UKinCaribbean)
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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
Image from Judith Slater (@JudithSlater_UK)
Image from Judith Slater (@JudithSlater_UK)
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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
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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...bit.ly/3xU242E
Image from Trinidad & Tobago High Commission in the UK 🇹🇹 (@TTHCLondon)
Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE DL

ALT Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE DL

Mr Basil Watson, Artist/Sculptor with Ms Kimberly Ibrahim, Second Secretary, Consular and Student Officer, Trinidad and Tobago High Commission

ALT Mr Basil Watson, Artist/Sculptor with Ms Kimberly Ibrahim, Second Secretary, Consular and Student Officer, Trinidad and Tobago High Commission

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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
Image from Jess Sainsbury RN 💙 (@JessLSainsbury)
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Excitement is mounting! Happy #WindrushDay2022 some great pioneers amongst us! Including #windrushmonument sculptor Basil Watson @CNOBME_SAG @MRadford_HEECN @CNOEngland @NHSHEE_NEY
Image from Prof. Laura Serrant CBE PhD (@lauraserrant)
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