Concrete Cows, Public art sculpture in Milton Keynes, England
Description
Concrete Cows is an art installation featuring three cows and three calves, roughly half the size of real animals and made from concrete with fiberglass reinforcement. The black-and-white painted figures stand outdoors and show typical poses of grazing cattle.
History
Liz Leyh created the group in 1978 during her residency as an artist in the town. Local building firms donated the material for the project, which was part of a larger initiative for public art.
Culture
The sculptures recall the agricultural past of this area before it became a new town. Visitors often use the figures as a meeting point and photo spot, and they appear regularly at local events and celebrations.
Practical
The museum sits not far from the center and offers parking for visitors. The figures stand outdoors and are freely accessible during opening hours.
Did you know?
Each of the cows carries a heart-shaped pattern in its surface, deliberately incorporated by the artist. The figures have been stolen and copied several times, making them one of the most discussed public artworks in the region.
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