The Fourth Plinth: Dynamic Installations in Trafalgar Square

Abstract

The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square has become one of the most important and exciting public exhibition venues in the last decade, eliciting the enthusiastic following of millions from around the world. Since its inception, the rotating display of modern sculpture on this Plinth has caused a sensation, and the international art press frequently reports on the installations. Trafalgar Square, an internationally recognized public space, is visited by millions of people annually. The installations on the Fourth Plinth have elevated the Square to one of the most important contemporary art venues in the world.