Oxford college to address colonial legacy with exhibition on Cecil Rhodes
Oriel College at Oxford will hold an exhibition to address the legacy of Cecil Rhodes, a controversial figure in colonial history. The college plans to contextualize his impact while keeping his statue in place. A competition will select a Zimbabwean artist to create a new sculpture for the exhibition, which opens in September. This initiative follows ongoing debates about Rhodes's role in colonialism and previous calls for the statue's removal. The college has previously committed to addressing these issues through lectures and diversity initiatives. The new sculpture aims to honor the resilience of ancestors who fought for freedom and dignity.