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jan 1, 1998 - the Royal Society of Arts commissioned three sculptures for 4th plinth

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After 150 years of debate about the plinth, in 1998, the Royal Society of Arts commissioned three contemporary sculptures to be displayed temporarily on the site. In 2003, Greater London Authority assumed responsibility for the fourth plinth, under the stewardship of the Fourth Plinth Commissioning Group.

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Date:

jan 1, 1998
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~ 28 years ago