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What’s On Summer 2015

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‘Yorkshire Sculpture Park, with its Moores and Hepworths dotting the landscape, has become one of Britain’s most respected art collections’JONATHAN JONES, THE GUARDIAN

Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an internationally renowned centre for modern and contemporary sculpture, presenting work by some of the world’s most extraordinary artists in over 500 acres of beautiful, historic parkland and five indoor galleries. In 2014, YSP was named Art Fund Museum of the Year.

This summer, celebrate the extraordinary work of Sir Anthony Caro in a major exhibition at YSP, in partnership with Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle.

Also see a solo exhibition of work by renowned papercut artist Rob Ryan, in YSP Centre.

See the elegant sculptural glass forms of internationally acclaimed artists, Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, presented in the 18th century Chapel; and explore Henry Moore’s profound relationship with land in Henry Moore: Back to a Land, which continues in the Underground Gallery and open air.

What’s On Summer 2015

CARO IN YORKSHIRE 18.07.15–01.11.15 Longside Gallery, YSP Centre and open air

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Presented in partnership with Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle, this major project celebrates the extraordinary career of one of Britain’s greatest sculptors, Sir Anthony Caro (1924–2013), and his long association with the Yorkshire region.

Caro in Yorkshire is grounded in two exhibitions at The Hepworth Wakefield and YSP. While the YSP exhibition showcases Caro’s rich relationship between practice and painting, The Hepworth Wakefield takes the artist’s thoughts on architecture as a starting point. ‘Sculpture is drawn to either painting or architecture.’ Caro, 2007

At YSP, Caro in Yorkshire features a display of models in YSP Centre; large-scale works in the open air; and culminates in a significant presentation in Longside Gallery. Within the gallery, the exhibition traces the evolution of Caro’s career from early figurative bronzes and drawings – some annotated by Henry Moore

during Caro’s time as his assistant – to the ‘shocking’, brightly painted constructions of the early 1960s. This radical departure was, in part, due to Caro’s association with painters such as Kenneth Noland and Jules Olitski, as well as an ongoing dialogue with his wife, Sheila Girling, herself a painter. The exhibition concludes with a selection of Last Sculptures which the artist suggested showing at YSP, during his last visit to the Park in 2012.

Caro in Yorkshire has been developed in collaboration with the artist’s family and studio, and with the active involvement of Sheila Girling, before her death earlier this year.

For more information about Caro in Yorkshire and the free art bus between venues visit ysculpture.co.uk

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HENRY MOORE: BACK TO A LAND Until 06.09.15 Underground Gallery and open air

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‘A charming and illuminating insight...’ Nancy Durrant, The Times

Offering a fresh perspective on the work of Henry Moore (1898–1986), this major exhibition features more than 120 works that consider the artist’s profound relationship with land. Born into a mining family in Castleford, West Yorkshire, Moore is one of the most important artists of the 20th century and was a founding patron of YSP.

Produced in partnership with The Henry Moore Foundation, the exhibition includes the original drawings that illustrated Jacquetta Hawkes’ seminal book A Land and explores Moore’s lifelong curiosity with what lies beneath – from the coalfields and geology of Britain to bones and skeletal structures.

Back to a Land examines the artist’s radical notion of placing sculpture in the landscape.

Monumental sculptures, such as Large Two Forms (1966–69), are displayed in his preferred Country Park setting, against dramatic views and changing skies.

The exhibition includes a rare opportunity to see artefacts from the artist’s studios and family collection curated by his daughter, Mary Moore.

EVENT: MEMORIES OF MOORE 30.07.15 / 19.00 / £12, YSP Friends £10.50 Celebrate the life of Henry Moore by exploring personal stories with those who knew the artist well, including his grandson Gus Danowski; David Mitchinson, former Head of Collections and Exhibitions at The Henry Moore Foundation; Malcolm McLeod, former Keeper of Ethnography at the British Museum; and YSP’s Peter Murray.

LAURA DE SANTILLANA AND ALESSANDRO DIAZ DE SANTILLANA Until 06.09.15 Chapel

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YSP presents an exhibition of elegant sculptural forms by internationally renowned artists, Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, in YSP’s 18th century Chapel. The Venetian siblings are descendants of the Venini glassware dynasty, established by Paolo Venini on the island of Murano in 1921.

Laura and Alessandro learned and honed their skills at Venini during their early careers, and they have each gone on to develop distinctive practices that combine traditional techniques along with contemporary methods of working.

Despite the correlation in their heritage and a shared basic material, Laura and Alessandro’s visual vocabulary and techniques are radically different. Experimentation, risk-taking and innovation drive their work, fed by widespread travel and collaborations with glassmaking experts across the world.

Colour is fundamental to Laura’s work, from subtle, misty opaque white forms through to the strikingly intense Untitled (2015), which has the luminous quality of neon. Alessandro’s passion and inspiration is water, which translates to the incredible treatment of the surface in his works, many of which have a strong painterly quality. The nuances of texture, surface and colour in the remarkable objects they produce are heightened in the contemplative spaces and diffuse the natural light of the Chapel.

EVENT: ARTISTS TALK 13.08.15 / 19.00 / £8 Enjoy this rare opportunity to hear Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana talk about their YSP project.

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The exhibition is in association with Le Stanze del Vetro, a joint initiative of Fondazione Giorgio Cini and Pentagram Stiftung.

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ROB RYAN: LISTEN TO THE WORLD 04.07.15–01.11.15 YSP Centre

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Enter the whimsical world of renowned fine artist Rob Ryan to discover a collection of charming and intricate papercuts and prints spanning the last six years of the artist’s career, all of which are available to buy.

Listen to the World features new works including a series of previously unseen papercuts and screenprints created for and derived from Ryan’s 2016 Rizzoli wall calendar commission. Ryan has also developed his first ever multi-coloured, limited edition lasercut, exclusive to YSP.

The exhibition also features significant works such as Can We? Shall We?, 2010, one of

Ryan’s most popular works to date; and The Map Of My Entire Life, 2012, currently the artist’s largest papercut.

A range of exclusive merchandise, designed by the artist and including ceramics and textiles, is available to buy from YSP Shop and ysp.co.uk/shop EVENTS: ARTIST TALKS 09.07.15 + 30.10.15 / 19.00 / £10 each Don’t miss two exciting opportunities to hear Rob Ryan talk in-depth about his career to date and his new book, The Invincible Kingdom.

ANTON BURDAKOV: ASSEMBLY 28.06.15–04.08.15 Visiting Artist and Bothy Gallery

How do we want to live? Assembly explores this fundamental human question through considering the artist studio as an environment that may fulfill our elusive yearnings and daily needs. Approaching this question as an architectural project Burdakov, and a selected community of participants, will develop an evolving sculptural installation within the Bothy Gallery, informed by context and audience.

Resulting in an artist studio that seeks to make aspiration visible, Assembly reflects on how physical and social spaces are created as we make our way in life guided by ideals and hopes.

Currently based in London and Berlin, Anton Burdakov studied neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and sculpture at the Royal College of Art in London.

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EILEEN ADAMS: AGENT OF CHANGE 26.09.15–22.11.15 Open 11.00–15.00, Sat–Tues NAEA

Visual education has taken art out of the gallery into school grounds and onto the street. Collaborations between pupils, teachers, architects, planners and artists have created new learning opportunities. You can learn to draw, but you can also draw to learn! Agent of Change shows how revolutionary initiatives have prompted change in art, design and environmental education.

Agent of Change – along with Adams’ latest book, Visual Literacy, to be published in autumn 2015 by the Loughborough Design Press – is the most recent acquisition by the National Arts Education Archive (NAEA) at YSP.

Join the (R)EVOLUTION conference on 17 October for an opportunity to acknowledge the NAEA’s importance in conserving material from key educators and their students to create a significant body of knowledge to guide future practice.

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BOB AND ROBERTA SMITH: ART FOR ALL 05.09.15–03.01.16 Garden Gallery and open air

Bob and Roberta Smith’s installation Art for All has been developed in response to the holdings of the National Arts Education Archive (NAEA) at YSP, which documents over 100 years of art education. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the archive, Art For All extends the artist’s provocative advocacy for the role of art in lives and education and invites ideas toward an art curriculum for the digital 21st century.

Sharing key material and ideas from the NAEA, including the original artwork for A. E. Halliwell’s iconic travel posters, each bay in the gallery presents a pivotal era in art education from 1914 to the present day, including The Child Art Movement and Basic Design.

The exhibition, and major open-air work Art Makes Children Powerful (2013), demonstrates the artist’s continued commitment to the right of everyone, especially children, to access art, as well as the continued relevance of the NAEA.

EVENT: ART FOR ALL POP-UP ART SCHOOL 18–21.08.15 / Drop In (some events bookable, see ysp.co.uk/events for details) Become a student at the Art For All: Pop-up Art School and take part in a week of interactive activities for all ages. Try your hand at screen-printing; discover The Lost Art of Drawing; and make and share inspiring images in Bob and Roberta Smith’s Arbroath Template workshop.

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AFTERNOON TEA WITH DIANA BEAUMONT 18.07.15 / 14.30 / Adults £13.50, children £6 Embark on a walk and talk around the historic lakes followed by an informal afternoon tea in the Camellia House inspired by former lady of the estate, Diana Beaumont (1765–1831). Discover her interests and the important role she played in the development of the landscape.

A LIBRARY OF FORMS 25.07.15–30.08.15 / Free / Drop In Thu and Fri: 13.00–15.00 Sat and Sun: 11.00–15.00 A Library of Forms, inspired by Henry Moore’s studio at Perry Green in Hertfordshire, is open throughout the summer, at YSP Learning. You are invited to handle, draw and investigate a curious collection of objects and materials, natural and man-made. Creative activities provide inspiration for visitors of all ages to make and play.

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WILD WALK: BUTTERFLIES AND BEES 01.08.15 / 11.00 / £3 Join the YSP WILD team on an informative walk around the Park’s lakes and woodland, to discover more about our butterflies and bees. From red admirals to red-tailed bumblebees, you will uncover the abundance of summer insect life at YSP.

MOORE ART ADVENTURERS 01.08.15 + 22.08.15 / 10.30 & 13.30 / £4 (free for supervising adults) Join an interactive storytelling adventure, inspired by Henry Moore: Back to a Land, to unearth the Park’s many hidden secrets. Embark on a theatrical quest exploring the landscape, sculptures and your own imagination, to uncover lots of unusual treasures, fantastical tales and all things unexpected.

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GO FIGURE: THE SHIFTING SHAPE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY LIFE ROOM 05.09.15 / 10.30–16.30 / £35 (refreshments and materials included) Join Dr Hester Westley for a morning study session on the teaching of life drawing in British art schools from the mid-twentieth century onwards. Then put theory into practice in an afternoon life drawing session, guided by tutor Robert Westwood.

METAL AND MIXED MEDIA DIORAMAS 19.09.15 / 10.00–16.00 / £90, concessions £85 Learn from the expertise of artist Melanie Tomlinson and create your own mixed media diorama. Taking inspiration from nature, you will develop a layered picture using printed metal foils and collage materials, and learn techniques such as embossing and gilding.

For the full programme see the calendar, or to find out more and book online, visit ysp.co.uk/events

Events at YSP range from artist talks and sculpture courses to family workshops and landscape tours.

Some of this season’s highlights include…

Events Highlights

YSP LEARNING

Great art for everyone has been our goal since opening to the public in 1977. Our pioneering Learning programme reaches over 48,000 people every year enabling access, understanding and enjoyment of art and landscape, while dismantling many of the barriers that often exist between people and contemporary art.

Family Learning Families and artists learn together through making, playing and enjoying the art and great outdoors at YSP. A vibrant programme of interactive events and resources support exploration and discovery for all ages.

Adults Our adult Learning programme is for those who wish to develop new skills in an inspirational environment. From bronze casting to stone carving, each course involves working directly with artists and is accessible for every level of experience.

Community and Outreach Our award-winning community and outreach programmes provide exciting opportunities for diverse groups of people to engage with YSP. Activities celebrate personal enjoyment and meaningful engagement with art and landscape, supporting health and wellbeing.

Schools, Colleges and Universities YSP is an ideal environment for teaching and learning about sculpture and a wide variety of other subjects at all Key Stages of the National Curriculum and beyond. Book a self-directed visit or tailored workshops and tours.

Placements and Volunteering Student placements and volunteering opportunities are available with our Learning team. This offers a unique experience to gain insight into the busy world of arts education.

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Moore and Auden: Monthly Poetry Readings U First Sunday of every month / 14.00–14.30 / Free

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WILD Walks WIL 04.07.15, 01.08.15 + 05.09.15 / 11.00 / £3

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Rob Ryan: Artist Talk T&T 09.07.15 / 19.00 / £10

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Anton Burdakov In-Conversation with Dr Jon Wood T&T 11.07.15 / 14.30 / Free (booking advised)

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Ignite: Drawing with Light FAM 18.07.15 / 13.00–16.00 / Free / Drop In

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Afternoon Tea with Diana Beaumont H 18.07.15 / 14.30 / Adults £13.50, children £6

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Big Sculpture Day FAM 19.07.15 / 11.00–15.00 / Free / Drop In

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Come Rain, Come Shine: Family Sculpture Day FAM Every Tues from 21.07.15 to 25.08.15, plus 08+15.08.15 / 11.00 & 13.30 / £2 (booking essential)

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A Library of Forms FAM 25.07.15–30.08.15 (Thu–Sun) / Free / More details at ysp.co.uk/events

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Derek Howarth: A Live Demonstration and Talk T&T 26.07.15 / 14.00–15.00 / Free (booking advised)

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Memories of Moore T&T 30.07.15 / 19.00 / £12, YSP Friends £10.50

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Moore Art Adventurers FAM 01.08.15 + 22.08.15 / 10.30 & 13.30 / £4 (free for supervising adults)

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Stepping out of the Frame FAM 03.08.15 / 10.30–12.30 & 13.30–15.30 / £2 (age 7+) / booking essential

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Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana: Artists Talk T&T 13.08.15 / 19.00 / £8

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Bretton Family Pleasure Grounds: Summer Picnic H 15.08.15 / 17.30 / £6

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Art for All: Pop-up Art School U 18–21.08.15 / Some events bookable, see ysp.co.uk/events for details

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Go Figure: The Shifting Shape of the Twentieth Century Life Room U 05.09.15 / 10.30–16.30 / £35

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Caro in Focus FR 09.09.15 / 10.30 / £15

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Whispering Wood Folk: Red Threads (Open Air Theatre) FAM 11+12.09.15 / 18.00 & 20.00 / Adults £10, children £5, family £28, under 5s free

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Heritage Open Day H 12.09.15 / 11.00–15.00 / Free

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Metal and Mixed Media Dioramas W 19.09.15 / 10.00–16.00 / £90, concessions £85

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Making a Statement: Print-Making Workshop FAM 19.09.15 / 11.00–13.00 & 14.00–16.00 / £5 (booking essential)

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Sculpture: 1965 (Caro in Yorkshire academic conference) U 25–26.09.15 / Leeds Art Gallery, YSP and The Hepworth Wakefield / More details at ysp.co.uk/events

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EAT / DRINK / ENJOY

Soak up stunning views as you enjoy lovely, locally sourced food in the YSP Restaurant. Popular dishes include the fish finger sandwich and spinach and goats cheese puff pastry tart. For afternoon treats, try the fresh fruit tart or the gluten-free caramel shortbread from our range of homemade cakes, alongside freshly brewed, speciality coffee.

Choose YSP Café at the Learning Centre for a light bite to eat-in, or to take away as you explore the Park.

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Cover: Anthony Caro, Month of May, 1963. Steel and aluminium, painted. 110 x 120 1/8 x 141 inches, 279.5 x 305 x 358.5 cm. © Barford Sculptures Ltd. Photo Mike Bruce. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery P2/3: Ai Weiwei, Iron Tree, 2013. Courtesy Private Collection. P4: Anthony Caro, Blue Moon, 2013 © Barford Sculptures Ltd. Photo John Hammond. P5: Anthony Caro, Pin Up Flat, 1974 © Barford Sculptures Ltd. Courtesy of New Art Centre, Roche Court / Private Collection P6: Henry Moore, Large Interior Form, 1982. Courtesy Wurth, Germany. Reproduced by permission of The Henry Moore Foundation. P7: Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Installation View © the artists. P8/9: Rob Ryan, Listen to the World, 2015 © and courtesy the artist. P10: Bob and Roberta Smith, Art Makes Children Powerful, 2013. Courtesy the artist and Hales Gallery. P11: (Left) Anton Burdakov, Built on Promises (series), 2010 © and courtesy the artist. (Right) Paul Urquhart (age 16), Fulham Gasworks, paper collage. Photo Eileen Adams’ archive. P15: Photo Richard Walton.

All details correct at time of print. All images (except shop photography) © Jonty Wilde unless otherwise stated. YSP is an accredited museum and registered charity, number 1067908.

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YSP Shop SUMMMER 2015 ysp.co.uk/shop

DIRECTIONS One mile from M1, junction 38. Follow the brown heritage signs on the A637 to the YSP Main Entrance. For SatNav use WF4 4JX.

ACCESSIBILITY Free use of mobility scooters – please call ahead to book on +44 (0)1924 832631.

FACILITIES Self-service restaurant and café (both with highchairs), shop, toilets and baby changing. Please follow the YSP Code.

GROUP & LEARNING VISITS YSP welcomes all kinds of groups and offers coach parking, catering packages, talks and workshops. Find out more at ysp.co.uk

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CONTACT US Yorkshire Sculpture Park West Bretton, West Yorkshire WF4 4LG (for SatNav use WF4 4JX) +44 (0)1924 832631 ysp.co.uk

OPENING TIMES Grounds & YSP Centre: 10.00–18.00 Galleries: 10.00–17.00 Longside Gallery 11.00–16.00 Individual gallery opening times vary, please refer to information on site and online Shop, Restaurant and Café: 10.00–17.00

Closed 24 & 25 December

ADMISSION Admission to the whole of YSP is free. The only charge is to park your car. Prices: £2.50 (up to 1 hour), £5.00 (1–2 hours), £8.00 (all day). Payment by cash or card any time during your visit. All proceeds support YSP.

Save money on parking with a YSP Friends membership. Find out more at ysp.co.uk/friends

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Providing a unique alternative to high street shopping, YSP Shop houses a distinctive selection of products from international artists, contemporary designers and talented makers.

This summer brings alluring aluminium jewellery by John Moore along with an exquisite selection of homeware from Tanya Gomez, Hyu-Jin-Jo and Pia Wustenberg. Also, find a classic collection of men’s leather accessories from Labrador.

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