Future Fossil

Welcome to a new public artwork by Something & Son in Milton Keynes

Developed following an intensive and in-depth community engagement programme, Future Fossil by Something & Son (Andy Merritt and Paul Smyth) is a new public artwork located in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes.

Inspired by archaeology, the passing of time, our relationship to the natural world, home and future ways of living; Future Fossil features a life-size negative cast, taken from a section of a typical Oxley Park house, creating a new public space, where community activities and cultural programmes can be enjoyed.

Download Free Future Fossil Art Packs. Future Fossil will commence on-site in May 2023 and we are working towards an opening ceremony in September 2023.

‘We forget the planet is still home to 8 million other species that also call Earth home’.

What's On

FREE – Book tickets on Eventbrite - links below There are two drop-in sessions to choose from - please book your place by clicking on either of these two links: 10am - 12 midday Book HERE Or 1pm – 3pm Book HERE In this…

‘What will the world look like ten thousand or ten million years from now?’

The Story, Get Involved and More

Get Involved

Do you want to become a Friend of the Fossil? You will act as custodians of the sculpture and be active ambassadors for the project, encouraging others to get involved and take part. Read more here.

Friends
of the Fossil

Become a Friend of the Fossil

Creative Activities

Family Friendly Creative Fun

Artpack

Inspired by Future Fossil

Download the artpack and share with us the result of your activities.

‘In 10000 years what will
be left behind’?

The Story – Future Fossil

‘We wanted the sculpture in its own little way to start to bring the people
and nature closer together – to build a house for all.’ Artist Andy Merritt