Seven artists have been shortlisted for the Fourth Plinth commission at Trafalgar Square, including works featuring a giant sweet potato, a colorful ice cream van, and an anti-monumental piece by Veronica Ryan and Thomas J. Price. The Fourth Plinth has been a platform for art commissions for over 25 years, with the latest proposals unveiled at the National Gallery. The Mayor of London expressed support for the initiative, highlighting its contribution to London's cultural scene.
🚨 Coming up on Patrick Christys Tonight: As Sadiq Khan launches another farcical competition for what sculpture should appear on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth, which option would you prefer?
Here are the 7 artists shortlisted for London’s Fourth Plinth. https://t.co/URN4rU9QV6
✍️Melanie McDonagh: The Fourth Plinth is that valuable thing, a talking point. It enables us to contemplate what contemporary sculptors are up to, even if what they’re making is a giant cupcake with a bluebottle on top Read more: https://t.co/bcLjkQav7J https://t.co/8aw7mhP9NB
British-Indian's ice cream van art races for London's Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth https://t.co/qWw0fmVKek
Seven artists have been shortlisted for the fourth plinth commission, one of the most high-profile public art projects in the world ⬇️ https://t.co/nmVlv0bivt
Proud to support the Fourth Plinth art exhibition in Trafalgar Square 🎨 Since 1998, this initiative has showcased world-class artwork, adding to London's dynamic cultural scene. Excited to see what new exhibits will be next to grace this iconic space. https://t.co/BbWbUDxM7l
Proposed works for the UK's Fourth Plinth commission were unveiled at the @NationalGallery today including “anti-monumental” pieces by Veronica Ryan and Thomas J. Price https://t.co/oyzFUnUGdf
Artworks that feature a sweet potato island and an ice cream van are among those shortlisted for London’s Fourth Plinth. The Trafalgar Square north-west pedestal has been home to art commissions for more than 25 years. https://t.co/cXsFL4zKir
A giant sweet potato, a colourful ice cream van and a cat ornament are among the sculptures proposed for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square - but which one gets your vote? https://t.co/Jpn6LkJBZ4
Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth: Shortlist announced for 2026 and 2028 sculptures https://t.co/WEVmizjzaC
There are currently seven contenders for Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth 👀 https://t.co/662YYzp74C