Wednesday, 29 April 2009

The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square

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/

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