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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