Public vote: artists for memorial to victims of transatlantic slavery

London played a central role in transatlantic slavery yet there is little to honour the sacrifices, contributions, lives and descendants of those enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade.

In March 2023, the Mayor of London committed £500,000 to develop a memorial initiative. We now want to hear your views on the six incredible ideas shortlisted for it.

The memorial will include a permanent artwork, satellite sites and an engagement programme. These were all informed by the Mayor’s Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm. The main artwork will be installed at West India Quay in London’s Docklands.