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List of Current exhibitions

  1. A large, abstract black sculpture resembling an ampersand stands on a grassy area, with rolling green hills and trees in the background under a clear blue sky. The sculpture's smooth curves contrast with the natural landscape.
    Now showing

    William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity

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    A must-see exhibition featuring new sculptures by the celebrated South African artist.
  2. A close-up view of a large, woven sculpture made of natural materials, positioned in a spacious interior. In the background, a dark wooden door with an arched top is visible, framed by light-coloured walls and flooring.
    Now showing

    Laura Ellen Bacon: Into Being

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    In the Chapel, discover Derbyshire-based Laura Ellen Bacon's exceptional immersive sculptural installation Into Being, created from natural materials.
  3. A visitor stands in an art gallery, gazing at a collection of large, intricately designed blue and white vases. The vases vary in shape and size, showcasing abstract patterns against a minimalist white backdrop. Natural light illuminates the space.
    Now showing

    Felicity Aylieff: Expressions in Blue

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    Expressions in Blue presents an extraordinary body of work by renowned ceramicist Felicity Aylieff inspired by the botanical drawing collection at Kew.
  4. A vibrant display of stylised figurines in bold colours and patterns, set against a bright blue wall with black and white stripes. The figures feature exaggerated shapes and playful designs, creating a striking visual contrast.
    Now showing

    Lesley Barnes and Ross McAuley: Fashion Play

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    Fashion Play at YSP will feature a collection of beautifully designed, handmade wooden figures inspired by Barnes’ most recent book, Fashion Play, an interactive publication for lovers of fashion, colour and pattern.
  5. A child's pencil drawing of a rope
    Now showing

    Learning Through Drawing

    Ongoing
    An exhibition of children's artwork, curated by pupils from Thornhill Primary School in Rotherham and Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham who helped to select artwork from the National Arts education Archive (NAEA)
  6. A group of people, including a wheelchair user, looking at jewellery and ceramics in glass fronted display cases.
    Now showing

    MADE

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    MADE is YSP Shop's changing programme of contemporary craft and jewellery, which showcases the work of established and up-and-coming artists, designers and makers.
  7. Anatomical sculpture of a pregnant woman and fetus in the parkland at YSP.
    Now showing

    Damien Hirst

    Ongoing
    Discover three captivating sculptures by illustrious Yorkshire-born artist, Damien Hirst.
  8. A black and white image of wildflowers
    Now showing

    Matt Howard: Resident

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    A collection of poems inspired by YSP by the YSP / Laureate Fund poet in residence, Matt Howard, with photographs by Emily Ryalls.

Future exhibitions

  1. A stone sculputure of a wolf-like creature with a human figure under an umbrella on it's back.
    Upcoming

    Jordy Kerwick: One to give. One to take away (Unum dare. Unum ut auferat)

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    Jordy Kerwick’s fantastical creatures come to life in sculpture and paintings in The Weston Gallery and outdoors.
  2. A person lying on the ground between two large boulders outdoors.
    Upcoming

    Claye Bowler: Dig Me a Grave

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    This autumn in the historic Chapel is an exhibition of new work by Claye Bowler exploring conversations about life and death.
  3. Painting of a small bird perched on a branch in bloom
    Upcoming

    Andrew Waddington: Betwixt and Between – The Poetry of Landscape

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    Bringing the Cornish coast to Yorkshire, this exhibition features new paintings, prints, and drawings.