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
