The Fourth Plinth: creating and contesting national identity in Trafalgar Square 2005 - 2010
Date
2012
Authors
Sumartojo, Ekashanti (Shanti)
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Sage Publications Inc
Abstract
Since 1999 the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square has seen the installation of a range of contemporary artworks that have prompted a national discussion about national identity, tolerance, diversity and history in the context of Trafalgar Square. This article explores aspects of the narrative around the Fourth Plinth scheme since 2005 to discuss the relationship between different versions of national identity and public place, and how the use of historical narratives can shore up contemporary versions of national identity.
Description
Keywords
Keywords: art; cultural geography; cultural landscape; identity construction; material culture; national identity; public space; England; London [England]; United Kingdom Fourth plinth; History; Lieux de mémoire; National identity; Place; Trafalgar square
Citation
Collections
Source
Cultural Geographies
Type
Journal article
Book Title
Entity type
Access Statement
License Rights
DOI
10.1177/1474474012448304