In London's Trafalgar square there are 3 statues a fourth statue was intended on the site but was never completed. The plinth however still remains. This is the famous "fourth plinth". Since 1999 a series of temporary works have occupied the plinth. From July to October 2009 a remarkable now work by Anthony Gormley.
For 100 days 2400 people will occupy the plinth for one hour. It's part of a living artwork. Anthony Gormley himself describes the artwork in this video
Antony Gormley on the Fourth Plinth from One & Other on Vimeo.
More information on these websites including how to register..
http://www.oneandother.co.uk/
http://www.london.gov.uk/fourthplinth/
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Monday, 13 April 2009
What is English Food?
This is one of the most common questions I get asked in Paris (or indeed anywhere).
Of course you can treat your self to great English delicacies like Marmite.
Or squirrel flavour crisps.
Perhaps you'd prefer an English breakfast.
(photo by Francisco Antunes on flickr)
But did you know that what Britain's national dish is? Fish and chips? Steak and Kidney pie? You might be surprised to learn that it is (according to a survey in 2000) Chicken Tikka Massala A dish invented in Glasgow in the 1960s using a mix of Indian spices.
At the recent G20 summit in London Chef Jamie Oliver provided a menu for the visiting dignatiries made from all British ingredients (except soda bread which is Irish) Full story here - Jamie Oliver's G20 menu
The most surprising thing about the G20 dinner was the choice of drink - London tap water.
Of course you can treat your self to great English delicacies like Marmite.
Or squirrel flavour crisps.
Perhaps you'd prefer an English breakfast.
(photo by Francisco Antunes on flickr)
But did you know that what Britain's national dish is? Fish and chips? Steak and Kidney pie? You might be surprised to learn that it is (according to a survey in 2000) Chicken Tikka Massala A dish invented in Glasgow in the 1960s using a mix of Indian spices.
At the recent G20 summit in London Chef Jamie Oliver provided a menu for the visiting dignatiries made from all British ingredients (except soda bread which is Irish) Full story here - Jamie Oliver's G20 menu
The most surprising thing about the G20 dinner was the choice of drink - London tap water.
Website of the week - en francais
If your looking for some inspiring ideas on interior design then you should definitely look at a new blog written by LetThemTalk's very own Jo. Vracajo Follow her blow and learn everything you always wanted to know about brico and deco. Which I think translates as DIY and decoration.
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