Diverse Artworks Shortlisted for Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth

Public to vote on proposals including a giant ice cream van and a sweet potato island, with winners announced in March.

Seven artists have been shortlisted for the Fourth Plinth commission in Trafalgar Square, with their works to be displayed in 2026 and 2028 following a public vote.
The diverse proposals include a giant ice cream van, a sweet potato island, and sculptures celebrating cultural and historical narratives.
Chila Kumari Singh Burman's proposal, inspired by her father's journey from India and his ice cream van, aims to tell the untold story of the Indian diaspora in Liverpool.
Veronica Ryan, a Turner Prize winner, presents a sweet potato island to represent global conversations and the impact of climate change.
The public is encouraged to view the models at the National Gallery and online, with the winning works to be announced in March.