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. Two tall, abstract sculptures resembling elongated leaves or figures stand on a grassy area, surrounded by lush greenery. The sculptures are made of a dark material, contrasting with the vibrant landscape and cloudy sky in the background.
    Art Outdoors

    Elisabeth Frink: Mirage I and II

    Mirage I and II were inspired by Elisabeth Frink’s time living in southern France, where she saw flamingoes and other wading birds obscured by hazy mirages.
  2. A large bronze sculpture depicting abstract human figures intertwined, with elongated limbs and flowing forms. The artwork is set against a backdrop of lush greenery, highlighting its dynamic shapes and textures in natural light.
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    Bharti Kher: choleric, phlegmatic, melancholy, sanguine

    Bharti Kher's sculpture, choleric, phlegmatic, melancholy, sanguine, is a representation of Kali, the Hindu goddess of time and death.
  3. A weathered metal sculpture of a seated figure with a fragmented head and body, surrounded by greenery. The figure appears contemplative, with a textured surface reflecting light, set against a cloudy sky.
    Art Outdoors

    Huma Bhabha: The Orientalist

    Huma Bhabha's The Orientalist features an imagined historical figure sitting upon a throne.
  4. A large, abstract sculpture of a seated figure with a triangular head and geometric body sits on a stone bench. It is surrounded by lush greenery and dappled sunlight, creating a serene outdoor setting.
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    Lynn Chadwick: Little Girl

    Little Girl is one of a series of seated figures made by Lynn Chadwick during the 1970s and 1980s.

Featured Collections

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

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