The Fourth Plinth is located in Trafalgar Square, London and is traditionally used to display statues. This year it is being transformed into a space for living art as Antony Gormley shows off his ground-breaking "One and Other" project (until October 14th 2009).
The artist is inviting anyone living in the UK to come and stand on the "plinth" for one hour each, to be seen by the whole world on a live webcam and television.
The 2,400 places on the project have been allocated by pure chance. One person stands on the plinth for every hour of the day, 24/7. The project goes on for a full 100 days.
You can do absolutely anything you want on the plinth as long as it's legal! Many participants intend to take advantage and show the world their full range of talents.
The artist's own description of the project is shown on the London Hotels Insight blog (link below), which also links you to the live webcam showing the 24/7 "performance" in progress.
This groundbreaking project will offer London visitors an incredible snapshot of the UK's diversity, eccentricity and understated patriotism. Make sure you check it out if you're in London over the summer and fall.
To allow you to stay as near to the event on Trafalgar Square as possible, here are a couple of suggested hotels that rate highly on TripAdvisor. They cover all possible budgets:
A top-notch luxury hotel
If you're in London with that special someone or want to experience a wow factor, then One Aldwych could be just the ticket. It is known both for its stunning modern design and warm, friendly service.
As soon as you step into the hotel's beautiful lobby, you'll receive a warm welcome from the staff.
Having been fortunate enough to personally meet the founder of One Aldwych, I can confirm that his prime concern is to make your stay "as exquisite as possible".
You can find out more on One Aldwych through the link below, where you will also be able to get the best hotel deal from more than 30 different websites.
A cheap hotel with good reviews
If you have a limited budget but do not want to compromise on location, then we recommend the Travelodge in Covent Garden: less than 10 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square and right in the centre of London's wonderful "Theatreland".
It will bring a smile to your face to know how much less you'll be paying than other London visitors staying in a similar area!
Guest reviews on TripAdvisor suggest that Travelodge Covent Garden is a steal for its modest room rate and unbeatable location.
If you stay at either of the above hotels and like modern art, you can easily cross the river to the Tate Modern and take a ride on the London Eye.
Another plus point is that you can enjoy all the fun markets and street life of Covent Garden, right outside your door!
So if you do plan to drop by London this summer or fall, don't forget to visit the people on the plinth in Trafalgar Square!
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