The Fourth Plinth is located in Trafalgar Square, London and is traditionally used to display statues. This year it is being transformed into a space for living art as Antony Gormley shows off his ground-breaking "One and Other" project (until October 14th 2009).
The artist has invited UK residents to stand on the "plinth" for a full hour in front of the world. There is a live webcam and tv recording the action.
Many thousands of people applied for the 2,400 available places which have all been chosen at random. One person is standing on the plinth every hour (24/7!), for 100 days in total.
You can do absolutely anything you want on the plinth as long as it's legal! Many participants intend to take advantage and show the world their full range of talents.
The way the artist himself describes the idea is presented on the London Hotels Insight blog, which also carries a link to the project's official website with its live webcam.
It is a truly path-breaking project and gives tourists visiting London an awesome perspective on Britain's diverse, eccentric and fun-loving population. You can't miss the opportunity to see it if you're visiting London in summer or autumn 2009!
To stay as close as possible to the action, we'd like to recommend a couple of nearby hotels which come up pretty high on TripAdvisor. There's both a luxury and a budget option below:
A 5 star hotel with great reviews
If you're in London with that special someone or want to experience a wow factor, then One Aldwych could be just the ticket. It is known both for its stunning modern design and warm, friendly service.
From the moment you step into its impressive lobby, the hotel seems to caress you with its natural warmth.
Having been fortunate enough to personally meet the founder of One Aldwych, I can confirm that his prime concern is to make your stay "as exquisite as possible".
You can read more about One Aldwych and search for the best rate from 30+ hotel booking sites at the blog linked below.
A cheap hotel with good reviews
If you have a limited budget but do not want to compromise on location, then we recommend the Travelodge in Covent Garden: less than 10 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square and right in the centre of London's wonderful "Theatreland".
You'll feel smug about getting a functional, clean room in an amazing location for much less than other tourists with accommodation in the same area!
Recent TripAdvisor guest reviews suggest that people love Travelodge Covent Garden's location and value for money.
If you stay at either of the above hotels and like modern art, you can easily cross the river to the Tate Modern and take a ride on the London Eye.
Another plus point is that you can enjoy all the fun markets and street life of Covent Garden, right outside your door!
So if you intend to go to London in the summer or fall of 2009, make sure you visit the fourth plinth on Trafalgar Square!
The artist has invited UK residents to stand on the "plinth" for a full hour in front of the world. There is a live webcam and tv recording the action.
Many thousands of people applied for the 2,400 available places which have all been chosen at random. One person is standing on the plinth every hour (24/7!), for 100 days in total.
You can do absolutely anything you want on the plinth as long as it's legal! Many participants intend to take advantage and show the world their full range of talents.
The way the artist himself describes the idea is presented on the London Hotels Insight blog, which also carries a link to the project's official website with its live webcam.
It is a truly path-breaking project and gives tourists visiting London an awesome perspective on Britain's diverse, eccentric and fun-loving population. You can't miss the opportunity to see it if you're visiting London in summer or autumn 2009!
To stay as close as possible to the action, we'd like to recommend a couple of nearby hotels which come up pretty high on TripAdvisor. There's both a luxury and a budget option below:
A 5 star hotel with great reviews
If you're in London with that special someone or want to experience a wow factor, then One Aldwych could be just the ticket. It is known both for its stunning modern design and warm, friendly service.
From the moment you step into its impressive lobby, the hotel seems to caress you with its natural warmth.
Having been fortunate enough to personally meet the founder of One Aldwych, I can confirm that his prime concern is to make your stay "as exquisite as possible".
You can read more about One Aldwych and search for the best rate from 30+ hotel booking sites at the blog linked below.
A cheap hotel with good reviews
If you have a limited budget but do not want to compromise on location, then we recommend the Travelodge in Covent Garden: less than 10 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square and right in the centre of London's wonderful "Theatreland".
You'll feel smug about getting a functional, clean room in an amazing location for much less than other tourists with accommodation in the same area!
Recent TripAdvisor guest reviews suggest that people love Travelodge Covent Garden's location and value for money.
If you stay at either of the above hotels and like modern art, you can easily cross the river to the Tate Modern and take a ride on the London Eye.
Another plus point is that you can enjoy all the fun markets and street life of Covent Garden, right outside your door!
So if you intend to go to London in the summer or fall of 2009, make sure you visit the fourth plinth on Trafalgar Square!
About the Author:
Rajul Chande edits a blog on London and has authored a book on London hotels. Learn more on Covent Garden hotels and the One & Other project at the London Hotels Insight blog
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