Mandela8 is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Its initial vision is to see a permanent artwork that functions as an unique performance, conversation and contemplation space established at a Toxteth Liverpool 8 heritage site, to celebrate, commemorate and pursue the legacy of Nelson Mandela’s outstanding achievement for humanity.
The project will help to conserve and widely share existing historical and contemporary heritage, support community development and cohesion, produce a series of creative commissions and collaborations, with widespread community and educational engagement and participation.
This work will be located on an exceptional site of Heritage significance, a man-made island in the ornamental lake in Grade 2 listed Princes Park (Joseph Paxton, Architect). In the unique setting a great artwork will contribute valuably to the experience of this place for the communities of Liverpool, many of whom have been involved in the development of the ideas and designs, whilst also becoming a significant and renowned landmark for the City.
Nelson Mandela’s importance to Liverpool is well documented, and in Toxteth, the area known as Liverpool 8, Mandela was, and remains, a highly significant role model.
“Wayward is deeply honoured to be selected to design the Nelson Mandela Memorial, Liverpool. This important remembrance is for future generations to discover how the men and women in the great City of Liverpool stood with Nelson Mandela throughout his struggle to end apartheid and heal a fractured nation. The design of the memorial reflects upon the gardens Mandela tended to while incarcerated, notably in oil drums at Pollsmoor Prison, which stood as symbols of resistance, tools for resilience, spaces for reflection and platforms for community.” – Heather Ring, Director, Wayward
Wayward, commissioned by Mandela8, developed the stunning Memorial design, in consultation with local communities and stakeholders and it has many synergies with Nelson Mandela’s journey:
Sonia Bassey, MBE Chair
Paul DuhaneyDirector and Company Secretary
Dawn Morris Director and Treasurer
David McTagueDirector
Stephen NzeAmbassador
The Nelson Mandela Foundation
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
Paul Van Zyl Ex Executive Secretary, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, South Africa
Sir Nicholas Stalden Retired English High Court Judge
Lord Peter Hain Former leader of the UK anti-apartheid movement and MP
Tracey Gore Chief Executive Office, Steve Biko Housing Association
Emma Carey Managing Partner MSB Solicitors
Stephen Pienaar Footballer, ex-Everton FC, South Africa national team
Howard Gayle Toxteth born footballer, ex-Liverpool FC
Councillor Wendy Simon Deputy Mayor of Liverpool
Kim Johnson
MP for Liverpool Riverside
Nick Birkinshaw Advisor
Stephen Nze
Tiber
Dr Richard Benjamin National Museums Liverpool
Sean Durney Culture Liverpool
Tracey Gore Chief Executive Office, Steve Biko Housing Association
Donna Kassim Unite Union
Alan Smith Parks operations, Streetscene, Liverpool City Council
Councillor Wendy Simon Deputy Mayor of Liverpool
Sarah Vasey Arts Development Officer, Culture Liverpool
Lesley Woodbridge Urban Design/Public Art Officer, Liverpool City Council
Alan Smith St George’s Hall General Manager
Anne-Marie Davies Merseycare NHS Trust
Melissa Bosoboe MSB Solicitors
Jennifer Van Der Merwe Torus Foundation
Councillor Steve Munby Liverpool Labour
Christina Williams Parks and Greenspaces
Lynne Morris
Unison
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