Fourth Plinth

How London Created the Smallest Sculpture Park in the World

Grayson Perry, Isabel de Vasconcellos

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English

Art / Books
01 December 2016

Art & design styles: from c 1960; Sculpture; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections

A marble statue of a heavily pregnant disabled artist, a scale model of Nelson's HMS Victory with African print sails inside a huge bottle, and a giant cockerel in striking blue are just some of the controversial and political art works that have added a modern and provocative element to the north-west corner of London's Trafalgar Square. International artists of the likes of Antony Gormley, Hans Haacke, Rachel Whiteread, Mark Wallinger, Yinka Shonibare, Elmgreen and Dragset are among those to have been selected to create a work for the space. The results have divided opinion across the capital and beyond, prompting debate not only about the merits of each commission, but also about the value of art in the public realm. This book tells the story of the ongoing Fourth Plinth programme from its inception to the very latest commission, David Shrigley's Really Good, to be unveiled in September 2016. Individual chapters present the background and genesis of each work, with behind-the-scenes views of the fabrication, contributions from some of the many individuals involved in the projects, including the artists, and in situ shots of all the installed works. And just as every commission reflects varied aspects of London's past and present as a global capital, the book, too, celebrates the impact of contemporary art on the vibrant, creative and multi-cultured city that it is today - one that has created the smallest but the most-talked-about sculpture park in the world.

By: Grayson Perry, Isabel de Vasconcellos
Imprint: Art / Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 1.180kg
ISBN: 9781908970282
ISBN 10: 1908970286
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 December 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Grayson Perry CBE RA is an internationally celebrated artist, writer and broadcaster. He was awarded the Turner Prize in 2003 and was elected a Royal Academician in 2012. Isabel de Vasconcellos is a writer, curator and arts advisor based in London.