Michael Pendry’s multimedia artwork Les Colombes (The White Doves) has embarked on an incredible worldwide journey, from Jerusalem to New York, and Mumbai to Hawaii – and now it arrives in Milton Keynes.
This spectacular installation explores the bonds that tie us together and the delicate balance between individual freedom and collective belonging. Its clear message of peace resonates on a deeply personal level, prompting questions about freedom and the hope for a better future.
Open daily from 10am - 11pm
11am-3pm Public dove-making workshops
9pm-11pm Sound and light show
Presented in association with
FREE EVENT
Location
centre:mk,
MK9 3EP
Age Suitability
Suitable for all ages
Access Facilities
What to Expect
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
🧍 Standing Event
🔇 No Speech
Dove-Making Workshops
Take part in one of our daily dove-making workshops in Middleton Hall from 3-27 July. For ages 8+, under-16s must be accompanied by an adult - click here
Dove Making and Peace Haiku Workshop
Come and along and make your own paper dove and create a message of peace at the same time - click here
The Symbolism of the Dove and the Meaning of Peace
A panel discussion on the presence of symbolic art – specifically the dove – in secular, everyday spaces - click here
Dove Animation: Robin Clements
An interactive community-powered animation - click here
Balancing Birds
A free family workshop to make your own bird-themed model - click here
For the rest of our programme of workshops, talks and tours which run alongside our main programme, head to Discover more
Dates & Times
Friday 18 Jul 2025
10:00amFreeSaturday 19 Jul 2025
10:00amFreeSunday 20 Jul 2025
10:00amFreeMonday 21 Jul 2025
10:00amFreeTuesday 22 Jul 2025
10:00amFreeWednesday 23 Jul 2025
10:00amFreeThursday 24 Jul 2025
10:00amFreeFriday 25 Jul 2025
10:00amFreeSaturday 26 Jul 2025
10:00amFreeSunday 27 Jul 2025
10:00amFree