Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square
The Fourth Plinth is one of the world’s most famous public art commissions.
It plays an important role in bringing contemporary art and debate to millions for free and casting a new light on London’s most historic square.
The Fourth Plinth commissions are chosen through public consultation and decision making by the Fourth Plinth Commissioning Group, an independent panel of artists, journalists and curators.
The Mayor approves the winning artist based on the recommendations of the Commissioning Group.
Below you can find out more about what's on the Fourth Plinth now, the future artworks, as well as the Fourth Plinth School Awards, an opportunity for kids to design an artwork inspired by the Plinth.
Mil Veces un Instante (A thousand times an Instant) by Teresa Margolles is the current artwork on the Fourth Plinth.
Two bold new artworks for London by Samson Kambalu and Teresa Margolles will occupy the Fourth Plinth in 2022 and 2024.
Find out what other artworks have taken stage on the Fourth Plinth.
Spotlight on
Fourth Plinth Schools Awards 2024
The Fourth Plinth Schools Awards will open for entries on 3 January 2024.
It’s a chance for schools to get creative and produce a work of art inspired by the contemporary art commissions for Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth.
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