The Sculptural Gateway on Belgrave Circle in Leicester is a piece of public art commemorating the 50th anniversary of Ugandan Asian migration to the city.
Midlands-based artist Anuradha Patel was commissioned to create the sculpture marking the anniversary of the arrival into Leicester of thousands of Ugandan Asians fleeing the dictator Idi Amin.
The work consists of a commemorative archway formed from intertwining strands of bright coloured powder coated metal featuring cut outs of animals flowers and other significant outlines, the design was chosen from a number of shortlisted designs by a panel which included Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby, Chair of Belgrave Neighbourhood Co-operative Housing Association (BNCHA) Jaimini Bharakhada, BBC Radio Leicester broadcaster Rupal Rajani, along with the city council’s Anne Provan and Jo Jones, head of Leicester’s Museums and Arts service.
