Putting Art On A Pedestal

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A different person took to the fourth plinth in the square every hour for 100 days in Antony Gormley's living artwork.

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The experiment saw 2,400 people scale a stone plinth to spend their hour of fame however they wished.

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Emma Burns, a 30-year-old medical photographer from Darlington, County Durham, was the last person to occupy the plinth.

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The idea was part of the artist's One And Other Project.

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This person described himself as the Plinth Panther.

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The Fourth Plinth was built in 1841 and originally intended for an equestrian statue. It is now the location for specially commissioned artworks.

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Rachel Wardell was the first person to stand on the Fourth Plinth.

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A scientist dressed as a giant poo highlights his point for WaterAid.

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Mairead Rodden spent her hour on a job search.

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All those who took part were chosen at random, including Liz Gray, who presented a yoga demonstration.

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Jill Gatcum, a 51-year-old IT consultant, spent her time releasing balloons.

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Anti-smoking protester Stuart Holmes struggles to climb his way onto the platform.

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Sri Lankan fine art graduate Suren Seneviratne stood with his mobile phone number on display, dressed as a panda.

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Some people danced, some read poetry, while others raised awareness for charities. Quite a few even shed their clothes.

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