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A striking display of life-sized puppet animals has made its way to London as part of a global tour aimed at raising awareness about climate change. The project, known as The Herds, is meant to represent the animals’ escape from the effects of climate disaster, as explained by The Walk Productions, the organization responsible for this ambitious public art installation.
Originating from the efforts of students at Wimbledon College of Arts, the animals will commence their journey near London Bridge on Friday morning before proceeding to various locations including Soho, Somerset House, Coram’s Fields, Camden High Street, and Stratford. The tour kicked off on 9 April in the Democratic Republic of Congo, continuing through Africa and western Europe in the following months.
Working alongside local musicians, artists, dancers, and climate activists, the collective behind The Herds collaborates with communities as they travel, allowing the number and variety of animals to expand with each stop. These puppet creatures are crafted from sustainable materials like cardboard and plywood, with an emphasis on utilizing biodegradable and organic resources. Throughout the journey, spectators can expect performances, readings, musical displays, and even a planned hunt along Camden High Street.
Following their time in London, the puppet animals will journey northwards toward Greater Manchester, later traversing Scandinavia en route to the Arctic Circle. As an additional project, the team responsible for The Herds also brought Little Amal, a 12ft (3.7m) puppet representing a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, to the streets of London. Artistic director Amir Nizar Zuabi expressed the urgency of The Herds as a response to the climate crisis, emphasizing how the installation serves as a powerful call to action, igniting discussions, inspiring change, and inciting engagement worldwide
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