Fourth Plinth project: how surreal do you want it?
Trafalgar Square is noticeable from quite a distance. Just find Nelson (usually topped by a few pigeons) and on’t lose sight of the hat. The square is marqued in each corner by 4 columns, of which are dedicated to military statues. The last one originally remained empty, by lack of funds.
But London explodes with creativity and could not let this opportunity pass – something had to be done, and why not alternate works of art? Last summer, the British could register to spend a whole hour on top. We had the chance to admire, ignore, applaude or hate artists, manifestants, even naked people…
Since then, a boat in a bottle has settled there. Urban life is busy-busy and you have to always keep on the move, my friend. One just cannot stop there and although it has only been a few month, well, it’s time to think of a replacement. sign of the times.
Army style? This one fits quite well with the theme of the square – medals and all.
Greedy? Yes, this is a giant Battenberg. Given that the cake was created for Queen Victoria’s wedding, this represents a crumbling past… but also the tough foundation of our modern civilisation. Tough choice!
Feeling blue? Head for this one. hard to guess this outlines… a male dominated civilisation! Do read the comments on the website – no way some will have a French symbol there!
Ironic? A new style of hero on a horse…
Adventurer? This one’s called It’s never too late and you can’t go back and is meant to evoque glory, conquest and the fragility of the human life…
Musical? Magritte style, I have to warn you: ceci n’est pas un orgue. No, this is an ATM linked to an organ, which will play a variety of notes each time someone takes cash out or checks his account. Yes, you have read correctly and no, I have not been drinking.
So what will it be? I do bet on the elegant horse. What’s yyour favourite?
St Martin-in-the-Fields
Fourth Plinth Project
Trafalgar Square
London WC2N 4JJ
Until october 31, 2010
Free
5 Responses to “Fourth Plinth project: how surreal do you want it? ”
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I like the blue cockerel, too / Moi aussi j’aime le coq bleu. Enfin, j’aime le coq mais pas trop le bleu…
On ne t’arrête pas, Chocoralie ! Déjà en train de faire toutes les expos à Londres, le petit James dans les bras alors qu’il n’a qu’une quinzaine de jours. Bon courage !
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Chocoralie says:
Ah, le bleu, c’est pour mieux detonner dans les grisailles! On dirait, par chez moi “On ne le confondra pas avec une fraise des bois”. Hum.
Argone: c’est une amour de petit gars… Bises!
Jane: il etait sur Londres a 5 jours deja. Un baroudeur!
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Amusant! J’aimais bien le bateau dans la bouteille. Et ton cavalier me plait bien aussi! Je vote pour lui!
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Je suis curieuse de voir ce que les Anglais eliront…
je vote pour le coq, quoique ce bleu j’arrive pas trop à m’y faire … félicitations pour ton petit James, j’espère que tout se passe bien
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