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 Art Outdoors

  1. A large, rusted metal sculpture stands in a grassy area, featuring a pattern of circular cut-outs arranged in a diagonal line. Surrounding the sculpture are bare trees and a clear blue sky, creating a serene outdoor setting.
    Art Outdoors

    Abigail Reynolds: Anthronauts: Trilobite

    Anthronauts: Trilobite invites us to look at the world in a different way.
  2. A close-up of a bronze statue depicting a muscular figure holding a large, curved crossbar above his head. The background features a clear blue sky and bare trees, suggesting a serene outdoor setting. The statue conveys strength and determination.
    Art Outdoors

    Elisabeth Frink: Atlas

    In Greek mythology, Atlas is a figure responsible for holding the heavens aloft. This sculpture combines several themes that Frink returned to throughout her career: strength and endurance alongside burden and vulnerability.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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

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