Art

Artist: James Jessop
Date: 2019
Materials: Acrylic and ink on canvas
Location: MK Central Library

The painting is a transcription of Reubens Peace and War which hangs in the National Portrait Gallery, London.

Art

Artist: Diane Maclean
Date: 2000
Materials: Stainless Steel
Location: Front of the Xscape building
/// lake.refers.friday

Diane described her piece: 'The sculpture is a meeting place, a resting place, an amusement..."

Art

Artist: Alan Sly
Date: 2001
Materials: Bronze
Location: Silbury Boulevard/14th Street
/// enacts.shrugging.vans

Commissioned by Personal Assurance PLC for the building's opening in 2001, who (as Personal Group) still within the building.

Art

Artist: Keith McCarter
Date: Unknown
Materials: Stainless Steel
Location: Outside Hotel la Tour, Midsummer Boulevard
/// reason.shudders.geologist

Sited by Hotel LaTour in 2022, it was originally at London Docklands.

Art

Artist: David Batchelor
Date: 2015
Materials: LED
Location: Near MK Gallery/Margaret Powell Square
/// guilty.drooling.bullion

Lit by LED sources, the rings change colour continuously, with shiny, dark inner and outer planes

Art

Artist: Various
Date: 2019
Materials: Various
Location: MK Gallery
/// calibrate.kinks.fortunate

Art

Artist: Dhruva Mistry
Date: 1995-97
Materials: Stainless Steel
Location: MK Gallery Garden
/// reinforce.heartless.rams

A curious architectural structure. Although there seems to be an entrance, physical entry is impossible, perspective is distorted

Art

Artist: Alison Turnball
Date: 1999
Materials: Graphite/ink
Location: MK Theatre
/// forces.regretted.polishing

Taken from a topographivcal map of the moon's surface created in Leipzig in 1894, like the moon it is almost invisible by day but becomes lit at night

Art

Artist: Michael Craig-Martin
Date: 1999
Materials: Laser-cut mild steel
Location: MK Theatre
/// forces.regretted.polishing

A visual clue to the function of the building, Wallwork selects three objects that represent the creativity activities in the theatre.

Art

Artist: Bruce Williams
Date: 2003
Materials: Laser cut steel and glass lightbox
Location: MK Theatre
/// forces.regretted.polishing

Commemorative work memorialising a local farming benefactor. Lit with sun by day and internal lights in the evenings.

Art

Artist: Philip Jackson
Date: 1995
Materials: Bronze
Location: 12th Street/Theatre District
/// chat.wheat.tribune

Dangerous Liaisons is one of a series of sculptures by Philip Jackson based on the Venetian carnival and masque.

Art

Artist: Anne Smyth
Date: 2000
Materials: Screenprinted, etched glass
Location: Midsummer Place
/// save.linguists.simple

Local schools were involved in the research with designs developed from 1970s architects models of the area, roman mosaics, local landscapes

Art

Artist: Kit Williams
Date: 2000
Materials: Mixed - kinetic
Location: Midsummer Place
/// courier.piglet.elections

An earlier version from 1996 exists in Telford Shopping Centre with a Red Frog!

Art

Artist: Bill Woodrow
Date: 1996
Materials: Bronze
Location: Midsummer Place
/// rapid.sleeping.expansion

A 1995 Version is located in the Entrance Hall of the British Library in London.

Art

Artist: Michael Sandle
Date: 1988
Materials: Bronze
Location: Central MK - Midsummer Blvd near open market
/// already.reddish.clincher

One of three versions the others located in Glasgow and at Usher Gallery London.

Art

Artist: Haward Horological Ltd
Date: 1984
Materials: Mixed media
Location: centre:mk

A common sight for new towns, this central clock tower has been a popular meeting point for over 40 years.

Art

Artist: Liliane Lijn
Date: 1980
Materials: Aluminium and copper wire
Location: centre:mk
/// trade.atom.glimmers

6 metres in diameter the piece is made from 26 tubes which can each rotate seperately round their own axis to create a 3D surface in constant motion.

Art

Artist: Csaky John
Date: 1981
Materials: Mirror
Location: MK Central Library

Commissioned for the opening, ‘Mirror Sculpture’ which hangs in the children’s library was intended to catch and reflect the light at different times

Art

Artist: Turner, Adams & Tacq
Date: 1988
Materials: Sycamore and watercolour
Location: Winter Gardens

Commissioned by Livingwell Ltd to celebrate the opening of the Winter Gardens in 1989, they took only 6 weeks to be designed.

Art

Artist: Alexander Beleschenko
Date: 1992
Materials: Glass
Location: City Church
/// flamingo.clipboard.caring

The altar glass brings together the Cross of the New Testament and the Burning Bush of the Old Testament.

Art

Artist: Diane Radford and Lindsey Ball
Date: 1992
Materials: Glass
Location: City Church
/// flamingo.clipboard.caring

Art

Artist: Alan Evans
Date: 1991
Materials: Steel
Location: City Church
/// flamingo.clipboard.caring

The Cross on top of the lantern was placed in position during a special service on Good Friday 29 March 1991.

Art

Artist: Unknown
Date: Unknown
Materials: Stainless steel
Location: Merrivale Mews
/// arose.automate.finders

Art

Artist: O'Sullivan and Camlin
Date: 1989
Materials: Stainless Steel
Location: CMK opposite 633/4 South Row

Art

Artist: Mel Howse
Date: 2008
Materials: Glass
Location: Sainsbury's
/// multiples.destined.label

The work was made by hand, despite its scale, and pushed the boundaries of enamelling on glass with vitreous enamels.

Art

Artist: Seiko
Date: 1985
Materials: Metal
Location: Station Square

Art

Artist: Liliane Lijn
Date: 2012
Materials: Steel
Location: Campbell Park
/// spell.confetti.routine

The Light Pyramid was first lit for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on 4 June 2012 and is still lit to commemorate special local and national events.

Art

Artist: Robert Koenig
Date: 2011
Materials: A single piece of sweet chestnut
Location: Campbell Park
/// unwind.sage.nuzzling

Created as a representation of the growth and development of both the park and the city.

Art

Artist: Peter Bowker
Date: 1994
Materials: Ffestiniog blue grey slate and bronze
Location: Campbell Park
/// drizzly.likely.sleep

A ley-line runs through the centre of Milton Keynes and this sculpture takes its reference from this ancient track.

Art

Artist: Allen Jones
Date: 1990
Materials: Corton steel
Location: Campbell Park
/// earful.conquests.excellent

As people walk past, the human head slowly reveals itself. Deliberately constructed it this way to encourage park users to stop and spend time.

Art

Artist: Clare Wilks
Date: 1997
Materials: Fresh willow wands and steel rods
Location: Campbell Park
/// purified.alleges.gloom

This living sculpture represents a group of figures holding hands, moving so fast that they seem almost to merge into one another.

Art

Artist: Ray Smith
Date: 1992
Materials:
Location: Campbell Park
/// surprised.economics.mealtime

Designed to be viewed from every angle, creating a three-dimensional model of figures balanced like acrobats in an endless chain.

Art

Artist: Alec Finlay
Date: 2019
Materials: Oak
Location: Campbell Park
/// backed.blockage.freed

Commissioned by MK Gallery, in memorial to a former colleague, he artwork is made of 5 oak pieces created into supports and painted black.

Art

Artist: Ronald Rae
Date: 1998
Materials: Granite
Location: Campbell Park
/// bookshop.momentous.easygoing

This is a memorial to all animals that have died in wars, in particular the horses that died in their millions in World War I.

Art

Artist: Justin Tunley
Date: 1995
Materials: Laser cut steel with stone carving
Location: Campbell Park
/// dictation.crackling.harsh

This art piece is also a sundial. The date in Roman and Arab numerals ‘MCMXCV’ denotes the unveiling in 1995 on Midsummer’s Day.

Art

Artist: Michael Morse McDonald
Date: 1992
Materials: Granite
Location: Campbell Park
/// headstone.weekends.hems

The carved piece shows a swan with its wings outstretched, wearing a chain at the base of its neck. Opposite is a female figure with her hand on its n

Art

Artist: Ivan and Heather Morison
Date: 2011
Materials: Concrete & Wood
Location: Campbell Park
/// overgrown.sculpting.sunblock

The piece celebrates the relationship between Campbell Park and Milton Keynes Gallery and aimed to offer a shelter for reflection, storytelling and sh

Art

Artist: Ronald Rae
Date: 1997
Materials: Granite
Location: Campbell Park
/// comically.jars.lurching

This life size sculpture of a land mine victim depicts the human cost of war and is based on Rae’s grandfather, who fought in the Battle of the Somme

Art

Artist: Gordon Young
Date: 2014
Materials:
Location: Campbell Park
/// clustered.emeralds.balancing

The Milton Keynes Rose is a public space designed for commemoration, celebration and contemplation.

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Art

Artist: Philomena Davis
Date: 1989
Materials: Bronze
Location: Centre MK
/// lifeguard.famed.building

Art

Artist: Philomena Davis
Date: 1989
Materials: Bronze
Location: Centre MK
/// pony.colder.ecologist

Art

Artist: Philomena Davis
Date: 1989
Materials: Bronze
Location: Centre MK
/// modifies.coining.purple

Green Spaces

Art

Artist: John Clinch
Date: 1988
Materials: Bronze
Location: Queens Court, Centre MK
/// inflamed.shuttling.trio

Art

Artist: Boyd and Evans
Date: 1984
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Location: Central Library
/// parties.assure.dustbin

Art

Artist: Sam Jacob
Date: 2016
Materials: Hard coated foam
Location: Midsummer Boulevard West
/// agreement.announced.indicates

Art

Artist: Eilis O'Connell
Date: 1992
Materials: Patinated bronze with fibre optic
Location: Exchange Square
/// routing.lousy.target

Art

Artist: Nicholas Moreton
Date: 1995
Materials: Bronze, Kilkenny Limestone
Location: Centre MK (outside)
/// scored.slyly.custodian

Art

Artist: Nicholas Moreton
Date: 1995
Materials: Bronze, birds-eye limestone
Location: Centre MK (outside)
/// sock.triathlon.stem

Art

Artist: Elisabeth Frink
Date: 1978
Materials: Bronze
Location: Lloyds Court
/// transfers.help.hexes

Lloyds Court was the first site to be developed in Central Milton Keynes, completed in 1975.

Art

Artist: Boyd and Evans
Date: 1996
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Location: Central Library
/// stocky.dizziness.drip

Art

Artist: Boyd and Evans
Date: 1984
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Location: Central Library
/// member.inversely.villager

Art

Artist: Boyd and Evans
Date: 1981
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Location: Central Library
/// troll.nickname.barrel

Art

Artist: Boyd and Evans
Date: 1984
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Location: Central Library
/// windmill.polished.trumpet

Art

Artist: Andre Wallace
Date: 1984
Materials: Bronze
Location: Central Library (outside)
/// fractions.defeat.styled

Art

Artist: Stephen Gregory
Date: 1977
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Location: Civic offices
/// baths.stroke.vent

Art

Artist: Stephen Gregory
Date: 1979
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Location: Civic offices
/// excusing.stocked.survey

Art

Artist: Wendy Taylor
Date: 1980
Materials: Stainless Steel and water
Location: Norfolk House
/// backs.third.accordion

Art

Artist: Wendy Taylor
Date: 1982
Materials: Bronze
Location: Saxon Court, Saxon Gate
/// helpful.installs.escorting

Art

Artist: Bernard Schottlander
Date: 1983
Materials: Painted welded steel
Location: Fred Roche Gardens
/// segments.dislodge.drove

Art

Artist: Bernard Schottlander
Date: 1983
Materials: Painted welded steel
Location: Fred Roche Gardens
/// chilled.prime.pinging

Art

Artist: Bernard Schottlander
Date: 1983
Materials: Painted welded steel
Location: Fred Roche Gardens
/// either.lost.superhero

Art

Artist: John Wragg
Date: 1966
Materials: Stainless Steel
Location: Grafton Park
/// nooks.economics.ditching

Art

Artist: Ronald Rae
Date: 1984
Materials: Granite
Location: Station Square
/// eggshell.monopoly.latched