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A figure '8', somewhat twisted, as seen from the edges of the digit, placed in the centre of a square reflecting pool of water.

Title

Octo

Date

1979–1980

Medium

stainless steel

Measurements

H 400 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

MK9_JR_S031

Acquisition method

purchased by Milton Keynes Development Corporation

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Milton Keynes Council

Custodian

Public Arts Trust Milton Keynes

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Listing date

19/01/16

Access

at all times

Inscription description

inscribed on a slate plaque on the surround to the pool: Octo / Wendy Taylor / 1980; above: Unveiled on 28th October 1983 by / Baroness Llewelyn-Davies of Hastoe P.C. / whose husband, Lord Llewelyn-Davies (1912-1981) / inspired the master plan for the new city / of Milton Keynes.

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