From Africa to the Arctic Polar Circle: the spectacular migration of cardboard animals against the climatic crisis

Elephants, giraffes, antelopes and lions are invading the streets of many cities in the world to protest against climate change. But they are not true animals: they are huge recycled cardboard puppets, inspired by the fauna that lives the heart of Africa, made in the context of The Herds projectwhich involves international artists and cultural institutions.

A scenic migration of travel creatures From Africa to the Arctic Circle.

The first sighting took place in April in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. From there the caravan continued through Nigeria, Senegal and even the Agafay desert in Morocco, then arriving in Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat.

The long journey has brought these majestic puppets to Europe: they stopped in Spain, crossed Madrid, then Marseille, Venice, Paris, until they reach London and other cities of the United Kingdom. And it’s not over: the next stages point further and more and more. Final destination? The Arctic Polar Circlescheduled for the beginning of August.

The project He unites public art and climatic activismimagining a world in which animals are forced to abandon their natural habitats because of the environmental crisis. A powerful initiative that invites you to reflect and act.

A visionary and necessary initiative, which speaks to the heart and consciousness of our time, with the strength of art and the clarity of an urgent message.

Sources: Theherds/Facebook

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