David Shrigley's Giant Thumb Sculpture 'Really Good' Unveiled on Fourth Plinth
A striking bronze sculpture titled 'Really Good' by David Shrigley is set to be unveiled on September 29, 2016, at London’s Trafalgar Square. This 10-meter-tall piece, depicting a thumb raised in an 'OK' gesture, was chosen for the Fourth Plinth by the RSA in 2014 after an extensive selection process. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has lauded the artwork for embodying the city’s upbeat and humorous character. Since its inception in 1998, the Fourth Plinth has featured diverse works from various artists, marking a significant evolution in public art within the iconic square designed by Sir Charles Barry.
Key facts
- David Shrigley's 'Really Good' is a 10-meter bronze thumb in the 'OK' gesture.
- The sculpture will be installed on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London.
- Inauguration date: September 29, 2016.
- The work was commissioned by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA).
- The Fourth Plinth was designed by Sir Charles Barry in 1841.
- Previous artists include Mark Wallinger, Bill Woodrow, Rachel Whiteread, Marc Quinn, Thomas Schütte, Antony Gormley, Yinka Shonibare, Elmgreen & Dragset, Katharina Fritsch, and Hans Haacke.
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan commented on the sculpture's positivity.
- The piece is seen as an optimistic gesture contrasting with Maurizio Cattelan's middle finger in Milan.
Entities
Artists
- David Shrigley
- Mark Wallinger
- Bill Woodrow
- Rachel Whiteread
- Marc Quinn
- Thomas Schütte
- Antony Gormley
- Yinka Shonibare
- Elmgreen & Dragset
- Katharina Fritsch
- Hans Haacke
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Sir Charles Barry
Institutions
- Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)
- Fourth Plinth
- Trafalgar Square
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Milan
- Italy
- Trafalgar Square