Swansea Jack Memorial Dog Swimming Competition

A video artwork by Shimabuku honoring Swansea Jack, the legendary Welsh dog who rescued 27 people and two dogs in the 1930s. Blending historical tribute with playful spectacle, the piece stages a canine swimming “competition,” exploring how heroism and memory are performed, ritualized, and mythologized in contemporary culture.

Country:

JP, GB

Genre:

N/A

Released:

2003-10-30

Languages:

English, Japanese, Welsh

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