The latest art work on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, London, is by the artist Michael Rakowitz. It depicts the winged god that stood at the N

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The latest art work on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, London, is by the artist Michael Rakowitz. It depicts the winged god that stood at the Nergal Gate of Nineveh, until it was destroyed by the Islamic State. The art work has been created using 10,500 empty Iraqi date syrup cans.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Photo credit: © Ashley Cooper pics / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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