Hans Haacke's "Gift Horse" is the latest artwork to sit on a vacant plinth in London's Trafalgar Square. The 78-year-old artist's work was unveiled by London's Mayor Boris Johnson on March 5.
Hans Haacke's "Gift Horse" is the latest artwork to sit on a vacant plinth in London's Trafalgar Square. The 78-year-old artist's work was unveiled by London's Mayor Boris Johnson on March 5.
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A "Gift Horse" isn't complete without a ribbon and Hans Haacke's creation comes with one which shows real-time updates from the London Stock Exchange. It completes the link between power, money and history which the artwork is meant to represent, say organizers.
A "Gift Horse" isn't complete without a ribbon and Hans Haacke's creation comes with one which shows real-time updates from the London Stock Exchange. It completes the link between power, money and history which the artwork is meant to represent, say organizers.
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A small crowd gathered to watch the unveiling of the new sculpture by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
A small crowd gathered to watch the unveiling of the new sculpture by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
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The bronze sculpture as seen from the east of Trafalgar Square with the equestrian statue of George IV in the foreground which was unveiled in 1843.
The bronze sculpture as seen from the east of Trafalgar Square with the equestrian statue of George IV in the foreground which was unveiled in 1843.
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German artist Katharina Fritsch poses on front of her sculpture Hahn/Cock. The striking work was unveiled in July 2013.
German artist Katharina Fritsch poses on front of her sculpture Hahn/Cock. The striking work was unveiled in July 2013.
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"Powerless Structures, Fig.101" unveiled in 2012 was designed by Danish artist Michael Elmgreen and Norwegian artist Ingar Dragse.
"Powerless Structures, Fig.101" unveiled in 2012 was designed by Danish artist Michael Elmgreen and Norwegian artist Ingar Dragse.
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Anthony Gormley utilized the space in a novel way inviting members of the public to occupy the plinth for one hour every day for 100 days. A total of 2,400 people stood on the plinth in the British artist's "One and Other" project in 2009. Pictured here is Rachel Wardell, the first member of the public to temporarily occupy the space.
Anthony Gormley utilized the space in a novel way inviting members of the public to occupy the plinth for one hour every day for 100 days. A total of 2,400 people stood on the plinth in the British artist's "One and Other" project in 2009. Pictured here is Rachel Wardell, the first member of the public to temporarily occupy the space.
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German artist Thomas Schutte scupture entitled 'Model for a Hotel' was unveiled in November 2007.
German artist Thomas Schutte scupture entitled 'Model for a Hotel' was unveiled in November 2007.
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The marble sculpture by British artist Marc Quinn entitled 'Alison Lapper Pregnant' was the first artwork to fill the vacant plinth in the northwest of Trafalgar Square. The statue unveiled in September 2005 is a portrait of disabled artist Alison Lapper, who is portrayed naked and eight months pregnant. The sculpture measured 12 feet high and weighed 13 tons.
The marble sculpture by British artist Marc Quinn entitled 'Alison Lapper Pregnant' was the first artwork to fill the vacant plinth in the northwest of Trafalgar Square. The statue unveiled in September 2005 is a portrait of disabled artist Alison Lapper, who is portrayed naked and eight months pregnant. The sculpture measured 12 feet high and weighed 13 tons.
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