# Formaldehyde Restaurant Art Damien Hirst's Cock and Bull is on Display at Tramshed By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cock-and-bull References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/06/damien-hirst-) & [damienhirst](http://www.damienhirst.com/) As unappetizing as it might seem to the squeamish individual, the Cock and Bull sculpture has been recently installed in a [new East London restaurant, Tramshed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-guide-1). Not one's typical sculpture, it is a formaldehyde creation, which takes taxidermy to a whole other level. Mark Hix, the owner of Tramshed, must have a stomach of steel to entertain this amazing sculpture. Created by none-other-than British artist Damien Hirst, who is known for his unique works, the Cock and Bull sculpture features a Hereford cow and cockerel preserved in a steel and glass tank of formaldehyde. It is inspired by Tramshed's menu, which is mainly made up of [chicken and beef dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare). Elevated 4 metres above the dining tables, every seat has a view of the impressive Cock and Bull sculpture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Taxidermy Art:** Advancing traditional art by incorporating preserved animals in unique ways. - **Unconventional Decor:** Using unexpected items as decor to create a memorable and thought-provoking ambiance. - **Art-inspired Menus:** Creating menus and dishes that are inspired by and complement works of art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Dining:** Fine dining restaurants can offer a unique experience by incorporating unusual decor. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can display taxidermy art to add a unique twist to their exhibitions. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate taxidermy sculptures to add an unexpected element to events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropocene-museum.md) - [Museum Street Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank.md) - [Artistic Color-Changing Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matisse-inspired-cocktails.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Warm African-Inspired Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-restaurant1.md) - [Nose-To-Tail Italian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manteca.md)