Going Beyond Time: Teresa Margolles' Honor to Trans Lives in Trafalgar Square.
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A new artwork is on display in London's Trafalgar Square. It is a large cube covered in face masks made from plaster.
The artwork was made by Teresa Margolles, an artist from Mexico. She used face casts of over 700 transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people.
The artwork will be on display for 18 months and will change over time. The wind and rain in London will slowly wear away at the plaster faces.
Margolles says the artwork is a tribute to her friend Karla, a transgender woman who was killed. She also wants to honor all transgender people who have been hurt or killed because of who they are.
The artwork sits on a special platform called the Fourth Plinth, which has displayed many different artworks over the years. Some past artworks include a giant thumb, a swirl of whipped cream, and even thousands of regular people standing on the plinth.
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What is the new artwork in Trafalgar Square?
It is a large cube covered in face masks made from plaster.
Who created the artwork and what is its purpose?
The artwork was made by Teresa Margolles to honor her friend Karla and all transgender people who have been hurt or killed.
How long will the artwork be on display?
The artwork will be on display for 18 months and will change over time due to the wind and rain.
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