Winning artworks for fourth plinth revealed
- 13 years ago
A bronze sculpture of a boy on a rocking horse and a giant bright blue cockerel will take their place on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson revealed the winning designs on Friday.
The sculpture, called Powerless Structures, Fig.101, is designed by Scandinavian art duo Elmgreen and Dragset and will be unveiled in 2012.
It is intended to question the tradition of large-scale military monuments.
German artist Katharina Fritsch's ultramarine cockerel, designed to symbolise regeneration, awakening and strength, will take its place on the plinth in 2013.
Mr Johnson said: "As we head towards 2012 - a pivotal year for culture as well as sport - these witty and enigmatic creations underline London's position as one of the most exciting cities for art and are sure to keep people talking."
The final selection of the two works from a shortlist of six was made by the members of the Fourth Plinth Commissioning Group including artist Grayson Perry and broadcaster Jon Snow.
The winners will replace the current work - Yinka Shonibare's large-scale Nelson's Ship In A Bottle.