concrete cows sculpture
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The concrete cows sculpture is a famous public artwork in Milton Keynes depicting life-sized cows made of concrete, symbolizing the town’s blend of urban planning and rural imagery.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| concrete cows sculpture canonical | 1 |
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
landmark of Milton Keynes
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outdoor sculpture ⓘ public artwork ⓘ |
| artMovement | conceptual art ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Milton Keynes Development Corporation ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| creator | Liz Leyh ⓘ |
| depicts |
cows
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life-sized cows ⓘ |
| genre | public art ⓘ |
| hasArtisticMedium |
concrete over metal armature
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fibreglass (for some versions) ⓘ |
| hasColor | black and white ⓘ |
| hasCoordinateLocation | 52.060°N 0.783°W (approximate) ⓘ |
| hasCulturalMeaning | commentary on planned urban development ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn | identity of Milton Keynes ⓘ |
| hasOriginalLocation | green space in Milton Keynes ⓘ |
| hasPart |
calves
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three adult cows ⓘ |
| hasReproduction | replica cows in Milton Keynes Shopping Centre ⓘ |
| hasType | figurative sculpture ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | local cultural icon ⓘ |
| inception | 1978 ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Bancroft, Milton Keynes
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Buckinghamshire ⓘ England ⓘ Milton Keynes ⓘ United Kingdom ⓘ |
| maintainedBy | local authorities of Milton Keynes ⓘ |
| materialUsed | concrete ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being an iconic symbol of Milton Keynes
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use of concrete to represent rural animals ⓘ |
| purpose | symbolize blend of urban planning and rural imagery ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
local tourism promotions
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media coverage about Milton Keynes ⓘ |
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