{"id":61589,"date":"2016-01-14T10:26:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T10:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/?p=61589"},"modified":"2023-10-02T08:08:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T08:08:28","slug":"sculpture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/arts-and-culture\/sculpture\/","title":{"rendered":"Sculpture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yorkshire&#8217;s beautiful vistas are dotted with some of the country&#8217;s finest sculptures, set in remarkable and alluring outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For something a little bit different explore Yorkshire&#8217;s&nbsp;sculptures.&nbsp;Yorkshire&#8217;s beautiful vistas are dotted with some of the country&#8217;s finest sculptures, set in remarkable and alluring outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662bdfad63d16\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662bdfad63d16\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/arts-and-culture\/sculpture\/#Yorkshire_Sculpture_Triangle\" title=\"Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle\">Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/arts-and-culture\/sculpture\/#A_selection_of_sculpture_in_spectacular_surroundings%E2%80%A6\" title=\"A selection of sculpture in spectacular surroundings&#8230;\">A selection of sculpture in spectacular surroundings&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/arts-and-culture\/sculpture\/#Yorkshire_Sculpture_International_%E2%80%93_22_June_to_29_September_2019\" title=\"Yorkshire Sculpture International &#8211; 22 June to&nbsp; 29 September 2019\">Yorkshire Sculpture International &#8211; 22 June to&nbsp; 29 September 2019<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yorkshire_Sculpture_Triangle\"><\/span>Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fancy getting out and exploring the best of Yorkshire, then why not check out one of the four fantastic <strong>Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle<\/strong> venues:\u00a0<strong>The Hepworth Wakefield<\/strong>, <strong>Yorkshire Sculpture Park<\/strong>, <strong>Leeds Art Gallery<\/strong> and <strong>The Henry Moore Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/attractions\/henry-moore-institute-156986\/\"><\/a>Here you can celebrate 200 of the world&#8217;s greatest artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Henry Moore Institute, The Hepworth Wakefield, Leeds Art Gallery and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are only a 30-minute drive, bus or train ride from each other. Which means you can enjoy an afternoon, a day or a weekend at all four great venues during a year of world-class exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle outlines an ambitious plan to make Yorkshire the European Capital for sculpture and it build&#8217;s on the county&#8217;s unique sculpture heritage as the birthplace of two of the most important 20th Century sculptors, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/62343384?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_selection_of_sculpture_in_spectacular_surroundings%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/attractions\/graculus-sculptures-1359817\/\"><\/a>A selection of sculpture in spectacular surroundings&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graculus Sculptures, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/reeth\/\"><strong>Reeth<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Kusz is a Yorkshire-based sculptor who uses inventive welding techniques to transform old copper into unique and often quirkily humorous artworks.\u00a0His sculptures of animals and birds &#8211; everything from a five-inch butterfly to a nine-foot phoenix &#8211; are bursting with life and energy, and\u00a0reflect his passion for materials, his keen sense of form and texture, and his keen sense of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bolton Abbey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bolton Abbey<\/strong> sits as part of the Bolton Abbey Estate in the Yorkshire Dales, and offers seventeen exciting sculptures for all the family to enjoy, set beside the river in beautiful woodland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Newby Hall Gardens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Newby Hall Gardens<\/strong> near Ripon feature an amazing Sculpture Trail weaving it&#8217;s way through the 25-acres of award-winning gardens.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yorkshire Sculpture Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yorkshire Sculpture Park<\/strong> near Wakefield is a centre of international importance for creation, exhibition and appreciation of modern and contemporary sculpture. The magnificent vistas over the valley, lakes and gardens provide a rich environment for the best examples of sculpture by international artists, including Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harlow Carr RHS gardens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Harlow Carr RHS gardens<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/harrogate\/\">Harrogate <\/a>feature some unusual garden sculptures to explore, including willow pirate ships, giant owls and the log dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens<\/strong> has a number of interesting sculptures in the garden by local artists and every Summer hosts a sculpture exhibition in the garden.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Hepworth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Hepworth <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/wakefield\/\"><strong>Wakefield<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>is an amazing attraction that was designed by acclaimed British architect, David Chipperfield. Expect to see unseen collections of sculptures by Barbara Hepworth, along with world-class gallery spaces that offer a vibrant social space with a caf\u00e9 serving locally sourced food, education spaces for learning activities and a programme of film screenings, talks and events to complement the exhibition programme and art collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dales Countryside Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dales Countryside Museum<\/strong>\u00a0has an outdoor sculpture trail that is an added attraction for visitors to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshire.com\/hawes\/\">Hawes<\/a>.\u00a0Featuring the artwork of Yorkshire craftspeople, the Hidden Secrets Sculpture Trail allows people of all ages to explore and appreciate the area&#8217;s wildlife, culture, landscape and built heritage of the Dales. An area has been landscaped and made wheelchair and pushchair friendly for families to enjoy the outdoors and a range of information points interpret the history of the area from prehistoric times onwards. The different themes are interpreted by QR codes that can be read on smart phones and also in a leaflet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Himalayan Garden &amp; Sculpture Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Himalayan Garden &amp; Sculpture Park is&nbsp;home to more than 70 striking contemporary sculptures, showcased in a tranquil valley setting. The park covers 45 acres of stunningly beautiful woodland, gardens and an arboretum; enhanced by 3 lakes,and a number of features including a Himalayan Shelter, Pagoda, Summerhouse, decorative Bridges and a Contemplation Circle (consisting of five chairs carved from Giant Redwood).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yorkshire_Sculpture_International_%E2%80%93_22_June_to_29_September_2019\"><\/span>Yorkshire Sculpture International &#8211; 22 June to&nbsp; 29 September 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming in June this year, over&nbsp;100&nbsp;days, with 4&nbsp;galleries, across 2&nbsp;cities.&nbsp;The&nbsp;festival&nbsp;is free and open to all and will showcase sculpture in all its forms. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yorkshire&#8217;s beautiful vistas are dotted with some of the country&#8217;s finest sculptures, set in remarkable and alluring outdoor spaces. 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