This is the 12th commission in the Mayor of London's Fourth Plinth Programme.
There is a plinth at each corner of Trafalgar Square. Three are occupied by sculptures of historical figures but funds ran out and the fourth plinth remained empty since 1841. In the late 1990s it was decided to display temporary pieces of art commissioned from national and international known artists. The artwork is on display for a year.
The latest installation is called 'The Invisible Enemy Should Not Exist' by Michael Rakowitz. It is the recreation of a treasured sculpture from c700BC destroyed by ISIS in 2015.
Close ups of the cans he used to recreate this sculpture.
There is a plinth at each corner of Trafalgar Square. Three are occupied by sculptures of historical figures but funds ran out and the fourth plinth remained empty since 1841. In the late 1990s it was decided to display temporary pieces of art commissioned from national and international known artists. The artwork is on display for a year.
Close ups of the cans he used to recreate this sculpture.
Your post prompted me to check out more info on the project. The display period of 1 year seems to have been flexible. (The project where individuals had an hour on the plinth for example was only for 100 days.) It seems that there may also be plans for a permanent statue of the Queen following her death. Hopefully I'll be around to see that one.
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Hello, neat pieces of art work. A one year display is not long. The closeups of the materials used is interesting. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your day and new week ahead!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a remarkable piece of work that is. Good has triumphed over evil. For now at least.
ReplyDeleteFabulous. Just the historical value of T. Square would capture my awe, but this is a special treat.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful thing it is. Thanks for sharing it with your admirers (I'm one). :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning!
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Very interesting sculpture and a great way to remember some of those treasures that were destroyed.
ReplyDeleteWow what a great idea this artist has, to recreate stolen/lost wonders of an ancient civilisation.
ReplyDeleteA great place to display it too.
Interesting - when I was there last the art work was a large blue chicken!
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Very nice to see this.
ReplyDeleteA very creative and worthwhile initiative.
ReplyDeleteI saw it the last time I was down in the Smoke - no idea it was made of cans (I was in a hurry, as usual!)
ReplyDeleteI am so amazed when someone can create a piece of art out of throw away items. Hope it finds another home after the year is up.
ReplyDeleteA great way to recycle!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work in so many ways; it is beyond sad to think about the original priceless historic/artistic objects being destroyed and I sincerely hope these re-creations will find a permanent home to help future generations remember.
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