The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square has recently become home to a new piece of art called The Invisible Enemy Should Not Exist by Michael Rakowitz and is a replica of Lamassu, a mythological beast that guarded Assyrian city of Nineveh, which was destroyed in 2005 in Iraq. In the hot sunshine, the colourful Iraqi date syrup tins pieces that make up the beast glimmered.
I really loved the colour, details and symbolism of this statue and I felt it was quite different to what’s been displayed in Square in the past.
If you have a chance I would definitely visit this piece of art which will be on display until 2020.
Being a lover of ancient history, it saddens me to hear of archeological remnants being destroyed. Thanx for sharing this post.
I know how you feel, but this statue is a nice reminder of what has been lost