Justine Simons appointed London Deputy Mayor for Culture
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has appointed Justine Simons, 45, as the new Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries. Simons, who has a notable history of founding the Fourth Plinth commission in Trafalgar Square featuring artists such as Marc Quinn and Antony Gormley, has spent more than 14 years as Head of Culture at the Greater London Authority. Additionally, she established and leads the World Cities Culture Forum, which includes 30 cities worldwide. Recognized with an OBE for her impact on London’s cultural landscape, she played a key role in the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Simons emphasized the need to nurture creative talent and ideas, indicating a pro-European, arts-centric future for London after Brexit.
Key facts
- Justine Simons appointed Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries by Sadiq Khan.
- Simons founded the Fourth Plinth commission in Trafalgar Square.
- Fourth Plinth artists include Marc Quinn, Thomas Schütte, Antony Gormley, Yinka Shonibare, Elmgreen and Dragset, Hans Haacke.
- Simons was Head of Culture at the Greater London Authority for over 14 years.
- She founded and chairs the World Cities Culture Forum, involving 30 cities.
- Simons animated the 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
- She was awarded an OBE for contributions to London's culture.
- Simons aims to maintain creative talent flow and consolidate London's cultural economy.
Entities
Artists
- Justine Simons
- Marc Quinn
- Thomas Schütte
- Antony Gormley
- Yinka Shonibare
- Elmgreen and Dragset
- Hans Haacke
- Massimo Mattioli
Institutions
- Greater London Authority
- World Cities Culture Forum
- Fourth Plinth
- Trafalgar Square
- Evening Standard
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Trafalgar Square
- Todi
- Perugia
- Turin