United in Harmony, Ngadi Smart

Pride in the Quarter, June to August

Lady poses with lion sculpture on Strand Aldwcyh to take a selfie. Lion is mainly coloured black with red accents.

United in Harmony

Strand Aldwych

Sponsored by London Heritage Quarter

Painted motifs inspired by water flow across the sculpture, including forms that echo the River Thames, reflecting the Strand’s historic relationship with the river. Colours drawn from London’s Underground lines are combined with Pride-inspired tones across the football and legs, creating a vibrant expression of diverse communities coming together. The design celebrates connection, movement and the collective energy that defines London.

FUN FACT

e.g. about the local area (some famous landmark lions), World Cup stat, etc.

About the Artist: Ngadi Smart

Ngadi Smart is a London-born Sierra Leonean Queer artist whose work celebrates African heritage, identity and the city she calls home

About the Pride in the Quarter Trail

Pride in the Quarter celebrates community and culture with a free public art trail in London. From June to August, find 17 artist-designed lions and lionesses near iconic landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Big Ben.

Inspired by the Three Lions emblem and this summer’s World Cup, the trail celebrates English football history alongside the people, places and cultural stories shaping modern Britain.

What's on in London?

Will you find all 17 lions? Pride in the Quarter Lion Trail spans spans 1.945 km² through the heart of Westminster, linking Trafalgar Square, St James’s Park and Victoria Tower Gardens. Discover the full pride and tag us on social media @LondonHeritageQuarter

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