The Fourth Plinth refers to one of plinths (or platforms) at Trafalgar Square in London. The plinths are positioned on all four corners of the square and three of them have contained statues for many years. The plinth in the northwest corner has remained empty for over 150 years.
Around 1998, The Fourth Plinth Project was conceived. Artists were commissioned to create artworks to be placed on the plinth for a period of time.
When I was in London last fall, this is the sculpture that was holding this prized spot.
This work was created by Samson Kambalu and it is called "Antelope." The sculpture is based on a photograph taken in 1914. Information about it is below.
In 2013, this was the sculpture sitting on the plinth when I visited London. "Hahn/Cock" was created by artist Katharina Fritsch.
When I visited London in 2016, this was the sculpture atop the plinth. This sculpture is by David Shrigley and it's called "Really Good".
You can find more information about The Fourth Plinth artistic project here. There is a list of all the artworks that have adorned this spot.
4 comments:
The bird sitting atop that very large thumb!
My May 7th post shows the big blue cock in its current location. I will look for that corner the next time I am in London. I didn't know that.
I saw the Cock there in 2013 too! We could have been there at the same time, Sharon.
Quite interesting.
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