The World Turned Upside Down
Giant inverted globe sculpture by Mark Wallinger, sparked controversy and was vandalized after its 2019 unveiling.

📜 A 13-foot (4-meter) inverted globe sculpture by Mark Wallinger, located outside the London School of Economics.
🔍 Displays Antarctica on top and rebrands place names for this new direction.

Why Go

🌍 Unique inverted globe displaying Antarctica on top🗺️ Challenges traditional map perspectives🎨 Public art by award-winning British artist Mark Wallinger🏛️ Located within the London School of Economics campus

Why Avoid

💥 Sparked controversy and was vandalized due to political map markings and depiction of disputed territories

Tips

🚶 Freely accessible at all times of day🚇 Nearest Underground stations: Holborn (Central/Piccadilly) and Temple (Circle/District)📜 Plaque below sculpture clarifies LSE's non-endorsement of borders

Hours

🕒 Freely accessible at all times, 24/7

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