Tschabalala Self Unveils ‘Lady In Blue’ On London’s Iconic Fourth Plinth

A towering Black woman in a striking blue outfit has become the latest figure to command attention in London’s Trafalgar Square following the unveiling of American artist Tschabalala Self’s Lady in Blue.
The monumental bronze sculpture was unveiled on Thursday, September 10, taking its place on the Fourth Plinth, one of the UK’s most prominent platforms for contemporary public art.
Standing more than five metres tall, the sculpture portrays a woman caught mid-stride, appearing to move confidently through the square. Its vivid blue finish draws inspiration from lapis lazuli, the semi-precious stone historically used to produce the prized blue pigment.
Rather than depicting a famous i...