London’s Fourth Plinth Turns the City Into a Living Gallery Once Again
A simple plinth in Trafalgar Square has become one of London’s most unpredictable art stages. For 25 years, the Fourth Plinth has swapped out its sculptures, transforming the city’s historic heart into a rotating showcase of contemporary vision. This year’s shortlist brings together seven artists from across the globe, each proposing a work that reimagines public space: from Chila Kumari Singh Burman’s tribute to migration and family journeys, to Gabriel Chaile’s ode to Argentina’s national bird, the Hornero. Ruth Ewan channels the spirit of suffragist Charlotte Despard, while Thomas J Price offers a sculpted snapshot of collective identity. Veronica Ryan’s playful produce, Tschabalala Self’s celebration of everyday women, and Andra Ursuţa’s reflective equestrian figure round out the lineup. Each proposal invites the public to weigh in, keeping debate and curiosity at the heart of this urban tradition. The plinth stands empty only long enough to remind us: art is never finished, only waiting for its next conversation.
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