Introduction to the Fourth Plinth

Join the Mayor of London’s Fourth Plinth Team to learn more about history of the Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth and the new sculpture Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self.
Reframing Monumentality: Contemporary Sculptural Practices in the Public Realm

The London Sculpture Week Symposium returns for its third edition, exploring the theme of monumentalism and its relevance in the 21st century. Through critical discussions, the symposium considers how contemporary sculpture responds to contested public spaces, shifting histories, ecological challenges, migration and systemic injustice.