Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an extraordinary place that sets out to challenge, inspire, inform and delight. Within 500 acres of 18th century parkland, it is an international centre for modern and contemporary art, experienced by thousands of visitors each year.
Current Exhibitions:
Isamu Noguchi
The first major European exhibition of work by Isamu Noguchi, one of the most important artists of the 20th century. www.ysp.co.uk/isamunoguchi
New Acquisitions from the Arts Council Collection
Specially selected for the Bothy Gallery, this exciting programme of changing displays showcases new work recently acquired by the Arts Council Collection. www.ysp.co.uk/acc
Coming soon: Shared Horizon
A striking photography exhibition by a group of young unaccompanied asylum seekers living in Wakefield, Barnsley and Kirklees. Opens 24 April. www.ysp.co.uk/sharedhorizon
Coming soon: Peter Randall-Page
Peter Randall-Page is a stone carver and draftsman of exceptional talent. His major exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park in 2009 will be the artist’s most extensive to date and features a range of ambitious new work, including three monumental sculptures in Kilkenny limestone. In the open air sculptures in a variety of stones from marble to granite and limestone will resonate with the landscape. Opens 27 June. www.ysp.co.uk/peterrandallpage
Event Feature:
YSP late: art after hours
Unwind after a long day and enjoy art after hours until 8pm on Friday 1 May. Start your bank holiday weekend with a difference, experience the stunning parkland, gallery, shop + restaurant for the first time at dusk. www.ysp.co.uk/late