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What’s On Autumn/Winter 2014

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‘This is one of the two or three great sculpture parks of the world, and it certainly doesn’t have a parallel in the UK.’MICHAEL PALIN

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. YSP is Art Fund Museum of the Year 2014.

This season, we welcome Wp Wp Wp by Fiona Banner, to Longside Gallery, featuring the artist’s ambitious new project Chinook, an installation formed from two sets of rotating helicopter blades, suspended from the gallery ceiling.

For the festive season, YSP Centre is graced by Emily Sutton’s intricate paintings and screen-prints, which are all available to buy, along with the artist’s delicately embroidered birds.

Ursula von Rydingsvard’s largest ever exhibition continues in the Underground Gallery, featuring immense sculptures intricately carved from cedar beams, and the striking Bronze Bowl with Lace which greets visitors at the entrance to the Park.

In January, Nick Crowe and Ian Rawlinson’s wonderful choral and projected installation Song for Coal fills the restored 18th century chapel.

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Current Artists & Projects

FIONA BANNER: WP WP WP 20.09.14–04.01.15 Longside Gallery, YSP Centre and open air

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YSP presents Wp Wp Wp, an exhibition by UK artist Fiona Banner, featuring the ambitious new project, Chinook. The onomatopoeic title of the exhibition mimics the sound of helicopter blades in action, as commonly used in movie storyboards.

Chinook, formed from two sets of helicopter blades suspended from the gallery ceiling and rotating in opposition to one another, further develops Banner’s interest in military aircraft and how we fetishise them. Hovering just above visitors’ heads as if the sculpture were preparing for lift off, the blades are carefully choreographed, overlapping to give the sensation that they might collide. The impact is both mesmerising and unnerving.

Related works reveal Banner’s consideration of film, text and the mythologies surrounding conflict. The film Jane’s documents multiple

unsuccessful attempts to stack the complete set of aircraft encyclopaedias that were published by Fred T. Jane from 1909, suggesting a parody of sculpture making. In Tête à Tête, 2014, two mechanically operated windsocks become protagonists in a bonnet drama, set in the grounds of Longside Gallery.

Ha-ha, 2014, a site-specific work spanning the huge windows of the gallery, features apertures, based on the shapes of full stops from different fonts, editing and apparently making sculptural forms of the landscape beyond.

A special publication designed by Banner’s imprint, The Vanity Press, accompanies the exhibition. This includes an in-conversation by Chrissie Isles, Curator at the Whitney Museum of Art, New York, and text by Clare Lilley, YSP Director of Programme.

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EMILY SUTTON: TOWN AND COUNTRY 15.11.14–22.02.15 YSP Centre

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Adorning the walls of YSP Centre, Town and Country – the largest solo exhibition of work by celebrated artist and illustrator Emily Sutton – features a delightful display of original and intricate paintings and screen-prints, along with a flock of beautifully embroidered birds nesting in the YSP Shop window.

Incorporating a love of pattern and detail, Sutton has taken inspiration from the historic buildings and follies at YSP, along with her recent travels in Europe. The artist’s frequent visits to the 500-acre Park have resulted in a collection of new, YSP-inspired, work for the exhibition, including her

first ever limited edition lithograph print, produced by Curwen Studio and exclusive to YSP.

All the works in Town and Country are available to buy, together with a range of exclusive merchandise, designed by the artist, including a tote bag, a pair of plates, a mug, a silk scarf and a cut-and-sew tea towel.

A series of special events accompany the exhibition. Visit ysp.co.uk/events for more information.

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AI WEIWEI IN THE CHAPEL Until 07.12.14 YSP Chapel

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‘Ai Weiwei’s brave sculpture park show is a magical moment for this Yorkshire chapel’ Waldemar Januszczak, The Sunday Times

Ai Weiwei, one of the most important artists working in the world today, is known for drawing attention to human rights abuses and his own unjust treatment by the Chinese government. Ai has developed this project, in collaboration with YSP, as a consideration of the individual within societies and histories.

Forming a congregation in the nave of the chapel are 45 Qing dynasty (1644–1910) chairs from Ai’s Fairytale-1001 Chairs. The chairs originally formed part of the artist’s Documenta 12 project and represented the 1,001 Chinese citizens that he invited to visit the exhibition in Germany. The project highlighted the difficulties of travel for ordinary Chinese citizens. Visitors are invited to sit on the chairs and consider their place in the world.

Also presented in the chapel, Lantern is part of a series of marble works alluding to the surveillance cameras that follow Ai’s daily life, and the lanterns he has defiantly hung from them. Ruyi is based on ritual sceptres that gave the holder the right to speak and be heard, and Map of China shows the country as an isolated land.

Iron Tree, 2013, a majestic six-metre high sculpture is presented in the chapel courtyard. The sculpture unites 97 elements of iron cast from pieces of actual trees.

EVENT: POETRY READINGS 05.10.14, 02.11.14 + 07.12.14 / 14.00 / Free Readings from the poetry of Ai Weiwei’s late father, Ai Qing (1910-96), can be heard on the first Sunday of the month between 2.00–2.20pm.

Current Artists & Projects

URSULA VON RYDINGSVARD Until 04.01.15 Underground Gallery and open air

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‘Ursula von Rydingsvard has opened new frontiers in sculpture’ Roderick Conway Morris, New York Times

The most extensive exhibition to date by highly acclaimed American artist Ursula von Rydingsvard continues in the Underground Gallery and open air.

Featuring immense sculptures, intricately carved from cedar beams, three-dimensional billowing blankets made using cows’ intestines, and delicate handmade paper interwoven with fabric, the exhibition illustrates the full scope of von Rydingsvard’s diverse practice.

The darker winter afternoons offer a unique chance to see the artist’s illuminated open-air sculptures sparkling in the dusk light. Bronze Bowl with Lace, lit from within and giving an ember-like glow, greets visitors at the entrance to the Park, whilst the magical Elegantka II shines outside YSP Centre’s windows.

EVENT: THE ARTIST IN CONVERSATION 13.11.14 / 19.30 / £8 A wonderful and rare opportunity to hear Ursula von Rydingsvard discuss her work, influences and major exhibition at YSP, with Peter Murray CBE, YSP’s Executive Director.

Charina Endowment Fund; The Camilli Foundation; Roberta Denning; Agnes Gund; Joyce Linde; Morton and Estelle Sosland; Susan and John Diekman; Ann Hatch and Paul Discoe; The Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation for Art; Pat Gantz and Family; George Krupp; Joel and Sherry Mallin; Brian Hopkinson; Ann and Herbert Burger

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With thanks to: Leister Foundation; Erlenmeyer Siftung; Galerie Urs Meile; Vigo Gallery; The Frank Cohen Collection.

STARTING POINTS: LOOKING BACK DOWN THE LINE 08.11.14–14.12.14 (open 11.00–15.00, Sat–Tues) NAEA

Starting Points, a small group of textile artists, present a commemoration to the First World War in Looking Back Down the Line.

Using archival World War l material, from the National Arts Education Archive (NAEA) at YSP, along with other sources from the period, Starting Points’ members and guest artists have developed their own individual responses to the commemoration. Looking Back Down the Line demonstrates the contemporary relevance of historic materials and provides new insights and understandings into their significance.

Starting Points was originally formed in 2003 to stimulate and encourage personal practice by working with visual artist Hilary Bower and the Bankfield Museum in Halifax.

Current Artists & Projects

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NICK CROWE AND IAN RAWLINSON: SONG FOR COAL 10.01.15–19.04.15 YSP Chapel

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YSP premieres Song for Coal, an immersive audio-visual work by Nick Crowe and Ian Rawlinson, to coincide with the end of the 30-year anniversary of the UK miners’ strike.

The highly evocative work, installed in the beautiful and contemplative 18th century chapel, explores the physical and cultural properties of coal and its importance to the region and its communities. Inspired by William Jasper Nicholls’ The Coal Catechism (1898), written as a eulogy to coal and the industrial age, Crowe and Rawlinson have created a sung libretto in collaboration with Opera North. This is presented with a kaleidoscopic projection of rich and powerful images of the recurring patterns of coal.

Through working with the collection of the National Coal Mining Museum, the artists have developed a poetic and historical response to an industry which still figures large in the cultural memory of the region.

Crowe and Rawlinson are based in Berlin and Manchester and have worked collaboratively since 1994. Their work is primarily concerned with the languages of power, its grammar and its rhetoric. The artists were selected for the Northern Art Prize in 2009.

NEW WORK IN THE OPEN AIR

This autumn, Eddy, 2014, by the Anglo-Swiss-Slovakian collective, JocJonJosch, is presented in the Park’s landlocked boathouse. The round boat with three oars is symbolic of the collective’s dynamic, in which the three artists wrestle towards a destination. Also see work by Young British Artists Marc Quinn and Tracey Emin in the Formal Garden.

Later this season, encounter Caroline Locke’s sculpture comprising 14 tuning forks, that resonate at the frequency of the YSP trees. And in November, the installation of Gary Hume’s Snowman, Two Balls Twinkle White marks the start of the festive season.

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EMBROIDERY, STITCH AND PRINT WITH EMILY SUTTON 22+29.11.14 / 10.00–16.00 / £80 Join exhibiting artist Emily Sutton in a folk art, needlecraft and mono-printing workshop using the artist’s cut-and-sew tea towels. Create an embellished bird and its nest, perfect for that special handmade Christmas gift.

LET IT SNOW! SNOW SCULPTURE MAKING AT YSP 29.11.14 / 11.00–15.00 / Free / Drop in Build your own snow sculptures and play in the snow this festive season, in celebration of the arrival of Turner-Prize nominee Gary Hume’s Snowman, Two Balls Twinkle White. In association with Snozone, Castleford.

FESTIVE TREE DECORATION MAKING 30.11.14 / 10.30–12.30 & 13.30–15.30 / £4 children (supervising adults free) Create yuletide decorations in time for the first day of Advent, inspired by the flora and fauna of the Park and Polish traditions in response to Ursula von Rydingsvard’s YSP exhibition.

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BRASS CHRISTMAS 19.12.14 / 19.00 / £38, £34 YSP friends (includes 3-course meal) Enjoy an evening viewing of the Underground Gallery exhibition by Ursula von Rydingsvard accompanied by Emley Moor Brass Quartet, followed by a 3-course meal in YSP Restaurant and a Christmas carol sing-a-long with the Emley Moor Brass Band.

FESTIVAL OF THE STAR CELEBRATION ON THE WINTER SOLSTICE 21.12.14 / 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00 & 15.30 / £3 In response to the traditional Polish Festival of the Star, visit the magical mobile planetarium to learn about stars, moons and galaxies.

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WALK OFF CHRISTMAS 04.01.14 / 10.30–12.30 / £5 Blow away the festive cobwebs with a guided five-mile walk through YSP’s historic landscape.

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.

Get into the spirit of the season with magical Christmas events at the Park. Here are some of this season’s festive highlights…

Events Highlights

SUPPORT YSP was founded on a principle of accessibility and free admission, which continues to this day. There is no charge to enjoy the 500-acre estate, the many works in the open air or the changing programme of major exhibitions. We want to keep admission free but with significant cuts in public funding and increased running costs, we need your support now more than ever.

With your help, we will maintain YSP’s landscape and buildings; continue to present major exhibitions by internationally renowned artists, at the same time as nurturing new talent; and improve our world-class learning programme, which provides stimulating and hands-on learning opportunities, delivered by artist educators, to over 45,000 people each year. All proceeds go directly to supporting the work of the Park.

There are a number of ways you can support us and ensure YSP is here for years to come.

DONATE Donations help fund a variety of YSP projects such as exhibitions, our events and learning programmes and the future development and restoration of the 18th century landscape.

YSP FRIENDS Join the YSP family and enjoy discounts in our restaurant, café and the award-winning YSP Shop. Other benefits include invitations to exhibition openings, the chance to meet other YSP Friends at exclusive special events and the opportunity to buy an annual parking permit. YSP Friends memberships start from as little as £20 a year.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Unlock the creative potential of your business. We offer various levels of partnership and can create bespoke packages to meet your organisation’s needs. Partnerships start from £60 a year.

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES ALL THIS POSSIBLE

FIND OUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED AT YSP.CO.UK/SUPPORT

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YSP Wild: Seasonal Walks WIL 04.10.14, 01.11.14, 06.12.14, 03.01.15 + 07.02.15 / 11.00 / Free

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Mixed Media Creature Making Workshop with Samantha Bryan W 04.10.14 / 10.00 / £80, concessions £75

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House, Gardens and Henry Moore: Friends Visit to Harewood House FR 04.10.14 / 11.00 / £20 (lunch not included)

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National Fungus Day: Wild Fungi Hunt WIL 11+12.10.14 / 11.00 / Free

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Black History Month Symposium T&T 24.10.14 / Free / More details to come – see ysp.co.uk/events

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YSP’s Real Ale Experience F&M 24.10.14 / 16.30 & 18.30 / £30 / Over 18s only

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Diwali Family Celebration FAM 25.10.14 / 12.00 / Free / Drop In

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YSP Wild: Apple Day 25th Anniversary WIL 26.10.14 / 11.00 / For more details see ysp.co.uk/events

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Family Sculpture Workshop: Wp Wp Wp Whirlygigs FAM 28+29.10.14 / 10.30 & 13.30 / Free (booking advised)

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Texturing, Doming & Etching: Earrings Workshop with Laura Baxter W 08.11.14 / 10.00 / £90, concessions £85

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Ursula von Rydingsvard: The Artist In-Conversation T&T 13.11.14 / 19.30 / £8

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Looking Back Down the Line: Meet the Artists U 15.11.14 / 11.00–15.00 / Free / Drop In

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YSP Wild: Winter Wood Tour WIL 29+30.11.14 / 11.00 / Free

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St Nicholas’ Day: Festive Stories from Around the World with Mother Christmas FAM 06.12.14 / 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 / £6, free for supervising adults

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Sunrise in the Skyspace F&M 06+13.12.14 / 06.30 / Adults £25, children £18 (includes breakfast & parking)

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop W 07.12.14 / 10.30 & 13.30 / £35 / Age 16+

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Early Years Workshop: Far Away Tales FAM 07.12.14 / 12.30 & 14.30 / Children £3, Adults free

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Children’s Winter Workshop: Hat Making with Emily Sutton FAM 13.12.14 + 07.02.15 / 10.00 & 13.00 / £20

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Early Years Workshop: Are Snowmen Magical? FAM 14.12.14 / 11.30 & 13.30 / Children £3, Adults free

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Twilight Heritage Walk: Winter Pleasure Grounds T&T 20.12.14 / 14.30 / £5 (includes warm winter drink)

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Friends Open Forum FR 17.01.15 / 10.00 / Free

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Big Garden Bird Watch with YSP Wild and RSPB WLD 17+18.01.15 & 24+25.01.15 / 10.00 / Free

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Latte Art Workshop F&M 18.01.15 / 10.30 / Adults £18, children £15 / Over 12s only

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EAT/DRINK/ENJOY

Soak up the stunning views over the Park as you enjoy a quality, locally-sourced menu in the YSP Restaurant. Popular dishes include the game pie with suet pastry crust or the hot turkey-leg and cranberry flatbread. For afternoon treats, try a slice of blackberry and white chocolate cake or pecan pie from our range of homemade deserts, alongside freshly brewed, speciality coffee.

Choose YSP Café at the historic Kennel Block for a light bite to eat in or to take away as you explore the Park.

BOOK ONLINE AT YSP.CO.UK/EVENTS

Eat & Drink Calendar

FAM-YSP Family / FR-YSP Friends / U-YSP Unique / T&T-YSP Talks & Tours W-YSP Workshops / F&M-YSP Food & Music / WIL-YSP Wild

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YSP Shop AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 ysp.co.uk/shop

DIRECTIONS One mile from M1, junction 38. Follow the brown heritage signs on the A637 to the YSP Main Entrance.

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 Until 02.11.14 Grounds, YSP Centre: 10.00–18.00 Galleries, Shop & Restaurant: 10.00–17.00 Longside Gallery (open 20.09.14–04.01.15): 11.00–16.00 YSP Café: 10.00–17.00

03.11.14–29.03.15 Grounds, YSP Centre & Shop: 10.00–17.00 Main Galleries & Restaurant: 10.00–16.00 Longside Gallery (open until 04.01.15): 11.00–16.00 YSP Chapel: 10.00–16.00 (until 07.12.14), 11.00–16.00 (from 10.01.15) YSP Café: 10.00–16.00 For detailed information on gallery openings please see individual exhibitions

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.

* Valid until 28.02.15. Restrictions apply. See ysp.co.uk for full terms and conditions.

Northern Design Awards Best Independent Retailer 2012 & 2013A treasure trove of beautiful products, from contemporary applied art and design to prints and homeware.

New this season, autumnal owl ceramics by Quail and artificial feathered friends by Places and Spaces. Also find homeware by Orla Kiely, Alison Milner and Christiane Kersten, along with charming leather bags by Matt Fothergill.

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Images

Cover: Fiona Banner, Tête-à-Tête (still), 2014, High definition digital film. © Fiona Banner and courtesy the artist, YSP and Frith Street Gallery, London. P2/3: Marc Quinn, Wilder Shores of Desire, 2011. Courtesy Private Collection P4: Fiona Banner, Wp Wp Wp, 2014. Indian ink on wall. Dimensions variable P5: Fiona Banner, Ha-ha, 2014 (detail). 95% UV reduction vinyl on window. Dimensions variable P6/7: Emily Sutton, Town and Country (detail), 2014. Courtesy the artist P8: Ai Weiwei, Lantern, 2014 (detail). Courtesy the artist P9: Ursula von Rydingsvard, Bronze Bowl with Lace, 2014. Courtesy the artist and Galerie Lelong, New York P10: Nick Crowe and Ian Rawlinson, Song for Coal (still), 2014. Courtesy the artists P11: Jo Owen, Unrolled, 2014. Courtesy the artist. JocJonJosch, Eddy, 2014. Courtesy the artists P14: Barbara Hepworth, The Family of Man (detail), 1970. Courtesy the Hepworth Estate

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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