'Cod Wars' broke out between Iceland and the UK in 1972 - the same year the UK's first Gay Pride march took place.

tells the true-life story of one teenager's realisation of their gay identity, their erotic awakening triggered by scenes on TV of burly trawlermen in conflict over fishing rights.

At the same time, the artwork deliberately satirises the ludicrous view, prevalent in the early 1970s, that people could 'catch' or 'be turned' LGBT+.

is one of a series of artworks created by public artist

Martin Firrell

(he/him) to mark the 50th anniversary of the first Gay Pride march in the UK.