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Original Image: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, © Magnus D, 2010, http://www.flickr.com/photos/magnus_d/4670930597/.  Part of the Fourth Plinth project developed by the Mayor of London.

The 'empty' plinth in London's Trafalgar Square was originally intended for an equestrian statue: 150 years later, the Fourth Plinth sets the city abuzz through contemporary public art.

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On December 8th the National Capital Planning Commission, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the British Council and the Trust for the National Mall invite Washington DC to explore how temporary art installations can impact the physical and social fabric of the city.

National Capital Planning Commission 2010 Speaker Series
Beyond Granite - Global Approaches to Public Art, Placemaking,and National Commemoration

Wednesday, December 8, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 PM (followed by Q & A)
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, DC

Justine Simons from the London Mayor’s Office will discuss London’s innovative Fourth Plinth commission and exhibition program alongside Krzysztof Wodiczko, Harvard Professor and installation artist and Julian LaVerdiere, designer of World Trade Center Tribute in Light.

Watch a video of the discussion

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