Mark Wallinger's art installation entitled "The World Turned Upside Down" is located at the LSE campus in London, presenting a reflective globe based on the 2019 United Nations map. It draws historical inspiration from radical movements during the English Revolution, invoking themes from Gerrard Winstanley’s Digger Community. The installation emphasizes a more accurate depiction of continents, especially Africa, and the global view contrasts traditional flat maps. The artwork's plaque notes the contentious nature of international borders, addressing viewer sensitivities regarding territories like Taiwan, which underscores contemporary geopolitical complexities.
The globe art piece "The World Turned Upside Down" by Mark Wallinger reshapes our perception of borders and scales, inviting reflection on historical perspectives and current conflicts.
As viewers engage with the globe, they are reminded of the past importance of shared resources and ideals of equality from historical movements like the Digger Community.
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