The Lamassu

I am always fascinated by the piece of art that sits on what is known as The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London. It is a way of giving public space for an exhibit that can be viewed by so many people.

I have written about many of the other exhibits that have also sat on the Fourth Plinth. I am sure some people admire, some people ignore, and some people wonder what others have seen to merit the piece occupying this special space.

The picture shows the creation of the Lamassu made from empty Iraqi date syrup cans, which was apparently a once-renowned industry, now decimated by the Iraq Wars.

The Lamassu this piece is modelled

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