The Fourth Plinth

Discover the art, artists and history of the Fourth Plinth, in London's iconic Trafalgar Square

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Public art for all

London's personality on a pedestal

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What is the Fourth Plinth?

Learn about one of the most exciting public art commissions around

The winners

Explore the artworks of the two winning artists for the 2022 and 2024 commisions

2022

Antelope

By Samson Kambalu

2024

850 Improntas (850 Imprints)

By Teresa Margolles

See the other artists shortlisted

Explore the latest submissions and discover the stories behind them

Discover how it all began

A combination of courage, creativity and an iconic cultural organisation

Story

Past Commissions I

Read about the launch of the Fourth Plinth Programme

Story

Past Commissions II

More on the art that has graced the Fourth Plinth

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A Mayor's Vision

The Mayor of London's creative vision for the Fourth Plinth

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Prue's Leith's persuit for the plinth

“It had been a five-year war, but we’d won it. The whole Bilbao Guggenheim took less time to design, build and open. But this is England, we do it the hard way” ~Prue Leith

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The Vacant Plinth

“Regular changes would ensure a continuing interest, excitement and, we hope, controversy, which will greatly enhance the liveliness of the square. The Plinth is a wonderful showcase for artists.” ~The Vacant Plinth Committee Report, 2000

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The National Gallery

An artistic treasure trove for the nation sitting in the heart of London

Bring the artworks to life in your home

Use AR to see the sculptures wherever you want

What's on the Plinth right now?

Dessert is served in Trafalgar Square

Story

Artist Heather Phillipson presents THE END

Explore the artwork currently featured on the Fourth Plinth

Video

Unveiling the sculpture in Trafalgar Square

"The Fourth Plinth is one of the flagship contemporary art commissions in the world and I look forward to seeing how these artists will transform it."- Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

The visions for the future

The Mayor of London selects the shortlist artworks for 2021

Online Exhibit

Introducing: The 2021 Shortlist

Meet the artists shortlisted in the first post-pandemic commissioning round

Meet the new artists

Get acquainted with the six contemporary creatives who were initially shortlisted to feature next on the Fourth Plinth

Shortlist

Nicole Eisenman

Delve a little deeper

From school trips to structural complexities

Story

Feats of Engineering

Exhibiting on the Fourth Plinth is nothing short of a gargantuan feat of engineering

Story

Children's Creativity

Read about The Fourth Plinth Schools Awards

Online Exhibit

Spotlight on the Fourth Plinth

Find out about the case of the empty Plinth

The Mayor of London

See more Mayor of London cultural collaborations

In collaboration with

Public art for all

London's personality on a pedestal

What is the Fourth Plinth?

Learn about one of the most exciting public art commissions around

The winners

Explore the artworks of the two winning artists for the 2022 and 2024 commisions

Antelope

By Samson Kambalu

850 Improntas (850 Imprints)

By Teresa Margolles

See the other artists shortlisted

Explore the latest submissions and discover the stories behind them

Discover how it all began

A combination of courage, creativity and an iconic cultural organisation

Past Commissions I

Read about the launch of the Fourth Plinth Programme

Past Commissions II

More on the art that has graced the Fourth Plinth

A Mayor's Vision

The Mayor of London's creative vision for the Fourth Plinth

Prue's Leith's persuit for the plinth

“It had been a five-year war, but we’d won it. The whole Bilbao Guggenheim took less time to design, build and open. But this is England, we do it the hard way” ~Prue Leith

The Vacant Plinth

“Regular changes would ensure a continuing interest, excitement and, we hope, controversy, which will greatly enhance the liveliness of the square. The Plinth is a wonderful showcase for artists.” ~The Vacant Plinth Committee Report, 2000

The National Gallery

An artistic treasure trove for the nation sitting in the heart of London

Bring the artworks to life in your home

Use AR to see the sculptures wherever you want

What's on the Plinth right now?

Dessert is served in Trafalgar Square

Artist Heather Phillipson presents THE END

Explore the artwork currently featured on the Fourth Plinth

Unveiling the sculpture in Trafalgar Square

The visions for the future

The Mayor of London selects the shortlist artworks for 2021

Introducing: The 2021 Shortlist

Meet the artists shortlisted in the first post-pandemic commissioning round

Meet the new artists

Get acquainted with the six contemporary creatives who were initially shortlisted to feature next on the Fourth Plinth

Paloma Varga Weisz

Ibrahim Mahama

Goshka Macuga

Samson Kambalu

Teresa Margolles

Nicole Eisenman

Delve a little deeper

From school trips to structural complexities

Feats of Engineering

Exhibiting on the Fourth Plinth is nothing short of a gargantuan feat of engineering

Children's Creativity

Read about The Fourth Plinth Schools Awards

Spotlight on the Fourth Plinth

Find out about the case of the empty Plinth

The Mayor of London

See more Mayor of London cultural collaborations