Perspective(s)

Whose voices are heard in museums, whose histories are told, and how does exploring the past shape the future of anti-racism? These are the critical questions that seven ethnically and culturally diverse artists tackled through Perspective(s), a bold arts programme which ran between 2023-2026 in which the seven artists retold and reimagined the stories of Welsh objects and history, offering fresh perspectives that challenged preconceptions and brought marginalised narratives to the fore.

Perspective(s) examined hidden histories within Wales’ national museums, from Welsh Plains used to clothe enslaved Africans to the lavish red sofa of Robert Clive, a figure central to British colonialism in India. The programme tackled complex and painful legacies; it rethought the past to pave the way for a more inclusive future, one that acknowledges the diverse contributions and experiences that have shaped Wales and the world.

A collaboration with Arts Council of Wales and Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales, Perspective(s) forms part of Wales’s Anti-Racist Action Plan, with support from the Welsh Government.