The plinth, the model, the artist and his sculpture.

Date:
2005
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Description

This programme looks at the unveiling of Marc Quinn's sculpture in Trafalgar Square of a naked, heavily pregnant and disabled woman. It is entitled 'Alison Lapper Pregnant'. Alan Yentob presents the programme and explores the careers of both Quinn and Lapper. Archive footage of Lapper as a baby being fitted for artificial limbs is shown as is footage of her son's birth by caesarian section. Members of the public are also shown responding to this challenging sculpture.

Publication/Creation

BBC 1, 2005.

Physical description

1 video cassette (45 min.) (VHS) : sound, color, PAL.

Series

Notes

Broadcast on 15 September, 2005 at 22:45

Copyright note

BBC1

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