Silhouette of Henry Moore Three Piece Reclining Figure No 1 1961 at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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Art outdoors

Art outdoors

YSP has the best and most dynamic collection of outdoor sculpture in Britain. Artists come from the around the world, including Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, India, South Korea, the UK and USA. There are always around 90 fascinating sculptures to discover in our 500 acres of gorgeous landscape.

New this autumn

  1. A metal mandala sculpture displayed outdoors. Trees and a lake are visible through the sculpture.
    Art Outdoors

    David Annesley: Mandala Eighty

    Installed in 2024, Mandala Eighty by British sculptor David Annesley can be found in the Lower Park, overlooking the lake near to David Nash's Black Mound.
  2. Two black and white abstract sculptures displayed on plinths outdoors. A historic manor house is behind them.
    Art Outdoors

    Sophia Vari: Le Roi and Le Reine

    Installed in 2024, Le Roi and Le Reine by Greek painter and sculptor Sophia Vari.
  3. A sculpture of a hare balanced on the tip of an oversized anvil, displayed outdoors.
    Art Outdoors

    Barry Flanagan: Large Nijinski on Anvil Point

    Large Nijinski on Anvil Point by Barry Flanagan has returned to YSP – the sculpture was last on display here in 2009.
  4. A sculpture of a white orchid flower, displayed on a concrete plinth outdoors.
    Art Outdoors

    Marc Quinn: Wilder Shores of Desire

    Wilder Shores of Desire takes the form of a large orchid and is part of Quinn’s Flower series.

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Two silver figures in astronaut suits with flat expressionless faces, in an embrace.

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