Hew Locke with The Watchers, the British Museum © Richard Cannon

Hew Locke visits the British Museum in preparation for his exhibition.

Artist Hew Locke sits on a staircase in the British Museum, surrounded by life-sized, elaborate sculptural figures collectively known as The Watchers. The figures, adorned with ornate costumes, are part of Locke's exhibition exploring colonialism and its cultural artifacts.

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Hew Locke with The Watchers, the British Museum © Richard Cannon