Skeletal horse sculpture rides onto London's Fourth Plinth

    By Matthew Knight, CNN

    Updated 1814 GMT (0214 HKT) March 5, 2015

    Hans Haacke's "Gift Horse" is the latest artwork to sit on a vacant plinth in London's Trafalgar Square. The 78-year-old artist's work was unveiled by London's Mayor Boris Johnson on March 5.
    Photos: Art and history mix in London's Trafalgar Square
    Hans Haacke's "Gift Horse" is the latest artwork to sit on a vacant plinth in London's Trafalgar Square. The 78-year-old artist's work was unveiled by London's Mayor Boris Johnson on March 5.
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    A "Gift Horse" isn't complete without a ribbon and Hans Haacke's creation comes with one which shows real-time updates from the London Stock Exchange. It completes the link between power, money and history which the artwork is meant to represent, say organizers.
    Photos: Art and history mix in London's Trafalgar Square
    A "Gift Horse" isn't complete without a ribbon and Hans Haacke's creation comes with one which shows real-time updates from the London Stock Exchange. It completes the link between power, money and history which the artwork is meant to represent, say organizers.
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    A small crowd gathered to watch the unveiling of the new sculpture by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
    Photos: Art and history mix in London's Trafalgar Square
    A small crowd gathered to watch the unveiling of the new sculpture by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
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