{"product_id":"fourth-plinth-9781908970282","title":"Fourth Plinth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA marble statue of a heavily pregnant disabled artist, a scale model of Nelson's HMS Victory with African print sails inside a huge bottle, and a giant cockerel in striking blue are just some of the controversial and political artworks that have added a modern and provocative element to the north-west corner of London's Trafalgar Square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternational artists of the likes of Antony Gormley, Hans Haacke, Rachel Whiteread, Mark Wallinger, Yinka Shonibare, Elmgreen and Dragset are among those to have been selected to create a work for the space. The results have divided opinion across the capital and beyond, prompting debate not only about the merits of each commission, but also about the value of art in the public realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the story of the ongoing \u003cem\u003eFourth Plinth\u003c\/em\u003e programme from its inception to the very latest commission, David Shrigley's \u003cem\u003eReally Good\u003c\/em\u003e, to be unveiled in September 2016. Individual chapters present the background and genesis of each work, with behind-the-scenes views of the fabrication, contributions from some of the many individuals involved in the projects, including the artists, and in situ shots of all the installed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd just as every commission reflects varied aspects of London's past and present as a global capital, the book too celebrates the impact of contemporary art on the vibrant, creative and multi-cultured city that it is today—one that has created the smallest but the most-talked-about sculpture park in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424170819820,"sku":"9781908970282","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781908970282.jpg?v=1774769020","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/fourth-plinth-9781908970282","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}