In London, Trafalgar Square is set to feature new sculptures on its Fourth Plinth, one of the UK's most prominent spaces for contemporary art. The chosen artworks include a bronze sculpture of a young black woman, symbolizing the city's spirit, and were selected through proposals by artists Tschabalala Self and Andra Ursuța. Deputy Mayor Justine Simons, who was present at the announcement, highlighted the significance of these additions. Additionally, London is also preparing to establish its first permanent HIV/AIDS memorial, a project that Mayor of London expressed pride in, emphasizing its role as a symbol of solidarity and remembrance in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
The Mayor of London vetoed a Fourth Plinth statue of the late Queen but instead we get these ugly sculptures. https://t.co/iu5tZrI6hP
I’m proud that we are helping to fund the first permanent HIV/AIDS memorial in London. This powerful symbol of solidarity will ensure we remember those affected and honour the ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS. https://t.co/8eh4PEXr7e
London Deputy Mayor Justine Simons stares up in awe at the new statue for Trafalgar Square: https://t.co/yIoFGyBfNv
The artists Tschabalala Self and Andra Ursuța have won the next commissions for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London, one of the UK’s most important platforms for contemporary art. https://t.co/eZFW6nbM9w
Deputy Mayor Justine Simons, alongside the two winning proposals for Trafalgar Square's next Fourth Plinth. @PA https://t.co/cYkuk9YPjH
A huge bronze sculpture of a young black woman “who represents the city’s spirit” has been chosen to go on the fourth plinth: https://t.co/dW5iA7OPQx https://t.co/5iLlvwQyXZ