CowParade is the world’s largest public art event. From Chicago
and New York in 1999 and 2000 to Kansas City and Houston in 2001 and
London in 2002, CowParade continues to evolve, not just in size, but
in creativity and quality of art. While the cow sculptures remain
the same, each city’s artists are challenged by the art from
past events, inspired by the cultural influences of their respective
cities, and moved by their own interpretation of the cow as an art
object. CowParade is not meant to be high art, however.
It is first and foremost a public art exhibit that is accessible to
everyone.
Most important, CowParade ultimately benefits charity. At the conclusion
of each event, the cows are herded up and many are auctioned, with
a substantial portion of the proceeds benefiting charity. –CowParade
