New Mandela Tapestry at Cape Town Airport Backed by Bono and Others
A giant tapestry in honour of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at the Cape Town International Airport on Thursday to mark International Human Rights Day, Amnesty International has announced. Entitled “Flying Madiba”, the tapestry in the international arrivals hall was designed by acclaimed Czech artist Peter Sis and woven by Atelier Pinton in Aubusson, France, and measures about six […]
A giant tapestry in honour of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at the Cape Town International Airport on Thursday to mark International Human Rights Day, Amnesty International has announced.
Entitled “Flying Madiba”, the tapestry in the international arrivals hall was designed by acclaimed Czech artist Peter Sis and woven by Atelier Pinton in Aubusson, France, and measures about six metres by three metres. It is a partnership between the airport and Art for Amnesty.
Amnesty said the tapestry has been generously backed and funded by Amnesty International artist supporters Bono & The Edge of U2, John Legend, Peter Gabriel, Sting & Yoko Ono.
“This tapestry is a fitting tribute to Nelson Mandela, a champion of human rights across the world. It will provide a constant reminder to the millions of people passing through the Cape Town International airport about his legacy, not only for South Africa but for the world,” said Bill Shipsey, Art for Amnesty’s founder.