Yinka Shonibare: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle art installation on the forth plinth in Trafalgar square
This work consists of a replica of Nelson's ship, HMS Victory, with sails made of printed fabric in a colourful African pattern inside a large glass bottle stopped with a cork; the bottle is metres long and metres in diameter.[10] According to the Greater London Authority, the artwork is the first "to reflect specifically on the historical symbolism of Trafalgar Square, which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, and will link directly with Nelson's column. It is also the first commission by a black British artist."[11] The work proved popular, and its removal in early 2012 led to fears that it would be sold to a Korean collector.[12][13] The Art Fund launched a public appeal to raise money to buy the work from the artist.[12] By April 2012 the money was raised, including £264,300 donated from the public and £50,000 each from The Art Fund and Shonibare's gallery Stephen Friedman.[10] The work was the first of the commissions to be relocated and is now part of the permanent collection of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London.
Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: London
Photo credit: © Ian Goodrick / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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