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What’s On Spring 2015

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‘As museums go the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Wakefield is pretty special’CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN

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. In 2014, YSP was named Art Fund Museum of the Year.

This season includes a fresh consideration of Henry Moore, who was born within a few miles of YSP and recognised as one of the

most important artists of the 20th century; an exhibition of British sculpture made in the 1970s and 1980s from the Arts Council Collection; and the première of an immersive audio-visual work by Nick Crowe and Ian Rawlinson.

Further highlights include the first exhibition in the UK by siblings Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, and visiting artist Anton Burdakov’s exploration of the artist studio as an environment for a good life.

What’s On Spring 2015

HENRY MOORE: BACK TO A LAND 07.03.15–06.09.15 Underground Gallery and open air

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Offering a fresh perspective on the work of Henry Moore (1898–1986), this major exhibition features more than 120 works that consider the artist’s profound relationship with land. Born into a mining family in Castleford, West Yorkshire, Moore is one of the most important artists of the 20th century and was a founding patron of YSP.

Produced in partnership with The Henry Moore Foundation, the exhibition includes the original drawings that illustrated Jacquetta Hawkes’ seminal book, A Land (1954 edition), and explores Moore’s lifelong curiosity with what lies beneath – from the coalfields and geology of Britain to bones and skeletal structures.

Back to a Land explores the artist’s radical notion of placing sculpture in the landscape. Monumental sculptures, such as Large Two

Forms (1966–69), are displayed in his preferred Country Park setting, against dramatic views and changing skies.

The exhibition includes a rare opportunity to see artefacts from the artist’s studios and family collection, curated by his daughter Mary Moore. Natural objects Moore found that appealed to his sense of form such as pebbles, shells and pieces of wood are shown alongside plaster maquettes and photographs to give fascinating insights into his way of working.

EVENT: MOORE AT MOONLIGHT 31.07.15 / 20.30 / £8 Enjoy a special curator-led tour of Back to a Land followed by an after-hours exploration of sculpture in the open air, illuminated by the light of the full moon and inspired by Moore’s description and drawings of Stonehenge.

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MAKING IT: SCULPTURE IN BRITAIN 1977–1986 An Arts Council Collection Touring Exhibition 01.04.15–21.06.15 Longside Gallery

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The late 1970s and 1980s witnessed the emergence of a younger generation of artists working in the UK who began to receive international attention for practices which, although incredibly diverse, share a revived interest in the sculpted object, in materials, and in ideas around making.

Making It is the first exhibition to survey this exciting moment in British sculpture. It shows how approaches to object making were reinvigorated by the breakthroughs in conceptual and performance art made by preceding generations and by sculptural and cultural inspirations from beyond these shores.

Drawn primarily from the holdings of the Arts Council Collection and augmented with major loans from important UK public and private collections, Making It represents the work of over 40 artists including Tony Cragg, Richard Deacon, Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker and Alison Wilding among many others.

This substantial exhibition embraces a wide range of sculptural practices, highlighting shared concerns, as well as important differences, between and within established groups.

NICK CROWE AND IAN RAWLINSON: SONG FOR COAL Until 19.04.15 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

30th anniversary of the UK miners’ strike.

The highly evocative kaleidoscopic work,

installed in the beautiful and contemplative

18th century chapel, explores the physical

and cultural properties of coal with rich

imagery and song.

Song for Coal takes a form based on the

flamboyant tracery of the apocalyptic rose

window of Sainte Chapelle, Paris. Broken

down into 152 separate panels, each section

of the rose hosts individual films that trace coal

from the carboniferous to the post industrial.

The human voice is a central and powerful element in the composition of this work. Working with Opera North, Crowe and Rawlinson have created a plainsong, based on The Coal Catechism (1898) by William Jasper Nicolls, written as a eulogy to coal and the industrial age.

The artists have worked with the collection of the National Coal Mining Museum and Drax Power Station, both within a few miles of YSP, in filming sections of the work.

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.

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The exhibition has been curated with Dr Jon Wood, Research Curator at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. We are grateful to the Henry Moore Institute for their research support and for making available the rich resources of the Henry Moore Institute Research Library.

LAURA DE SANTILLANA AND ALESSANDRO DIAZ DE SANTILLANA 02.05.15–06.09.15 Chapel

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This season, Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana bring their elegant sculptural glass forms to YSP’s 18th century chapel in their first UK exhibition. The Venice-based siblings are descendants of the Venini glassware dynasty, established on the island of Murano in 1921. Though they learned and honed their skills at Venini during their early careers, they have since each developed a practice that breaks with the exacting technical traditions and geographical confines of Murano.

Experimentation, risk-taking and innovation drive the de Santillanas’ work, fed by widespread travel and collaborations with glassmaking experts across the world. Alessandro’s inspiration is water, which translates to the remarkable treatment of the surface in his works, which have a strong, painterly quality. His wall and floor works in the Chapel have a complex, dark black yet mirrored patina, recalling the sense of looking into deep, reflecting pools.

Laura makes slab forms that she refers to as ‘books’. She collapses and bonds together the typical blown cylinder form to make objects that are like envelopes forever sealed by the making process, holding their knowledge within. In the Chapel, the artist shows a library of these forms, to which she returns habitually, in specially made bookshelves.

In association with Le Stanze del Vetro a joint initiative of Fondazione Giorgio Cini and Pentagram Stiftung, Venice. The artists’ work can also be seen in an exhibition at Faggionato Gallery in London from 6 May 2015. Find out more at faggionato.com

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ANTON BURDAKOV: ASSEMBLY Spring–Summer 2015 Visiting Artist and Bothy Lab

How do we want to live? Assembly explores this fundamental human question through considering the artist studio as an environment that may fulfill our elusive yearnings and daily needs. Approaching this question as an architectural project, Burdakov – along with a selected community of participants – will develop an evolving sculptural installation within the Bothy Gallery, informed by context and audience.

Resulting in an artist studio that seeks to make aspiration visible, Assembly reflects on how physical and social spaces are created, as we make our way in life guided by ideals and hopes.

Currently based in London and Berlin, Anton Burdakov studied neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and sculpture at the Royal College of Art in London.

URSULA VON RYDINGSVARD 09.05.15–22.11.15 Giardino di Marinaressa, Venice

YSP is delighted to present an open-air display of six sculptures by Ursula von Rydingsvard as a Collateral Event at the prestigious 56th International Art Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia – extending the life and reach of her recent Underground Gallery show. The special light quality and architecture of Venice draw out new nuances in her pieces, made of cedar, resin and bronze, and including the majestic Bronze Bowl with Lace (2014).

A public park just a short walk from Piazza San Marco, the Giardino di Marinaressa has never before been used for exhibition and has been sensitively redesigned by renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei, who featured a sculpture by von Rydingsvard in his 2014 gold medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden.

The exhibition has been developed in association with Galerie Lelong and the Municipalità di Venezia, Murano & Burano.

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CLARE CHARNLEY: SPRING LAMB PROJECT May–June 2015

Based in the Country Park for five days in May and June 2015, Clare Charnley evolves temporary play structures for lambs, altering and rebuilding them in response to the lambs’ reactions.

Lambs often climb onto their mothers’ backs, or other high objects, and can regularly be seen charging around in small groups, springing into the air, jostling each other or jumping off small mounds, one after the other. The world to them is understood in terms of materiality and social interaction, by pitting the body against material items – in short, through play.

Charnley will be at YSP on 8, 16 & 30 May and 13 & 20 June. Visitors are invited to watch the artist at work and to make suggestions as to the different forms the sculptures could take.

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ART AND HISTORY CONNECTED (YSP HERITAGE LAUNCH) 14.03.15 / 11.00–15.30 / Free / Drop In Celebrate the launch of the new heritage season at YSP. Find out more about the history of the Bretton Estate and the connections between YSP’s history, art and landscape.

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YSP DINNER CLUB: THE CHOCOLATE DINING EXPERIENCE 05.04.15 / 18.00 / Adults £30, children £15 Visit YSP for this special ‘Easter dinner’ as the YSP chefs serve an extraordinary three-course meal – with chocolate featuring in every course.

FAMILY SCULPTURE WORKSHOP: MOORE LANDED 08+09.04.15 / 10.30 & 13.30 / £2 Take inspiration from Henry Moore: Back to a Land to create your own hand-held sculpture from clay and plaster, reflecting Moore’s interest in form and landscape.

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MUSEUMS AT NIGHT 16.05.15 / 17.00 ‘til late Enjoy an after hours visit to YSP for the annual Museums at Night celebration and embark on a storytelling, torch-lit tour to discover Moore’s mysteries. See ysp.co.uk for details of individual events.

SCULPTURE SKILLS: RELIEF WAX CASTING 30.05.15 / 10.00–17.00 / £45 Explore the potential of wax in this one-day workshop with artist Liadin Cooke. Learn different techniques of working in wax, including making casts from clay patterns and using the material as the primary medium for creating sculpture.

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CLARE CHARNLEY: MEET THE ARTIST 20.06.15 / 14.00 / FREE Join Clare Charnley for an informal walk in the Country Park to find out more about her practice and Spring Lamb Project at YSP.

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.

Some of this season’s highlights include…

Events Highlights

YSP LEARNING

Great art for everyone has been our goal since opening to the public in 1977. Our pioneering Learning programme reaches over 48,000 people every year enabling access, understanding and enjoyment of art and landscape, while dismantling many of the barriers that often exist between people and contemporary art.

Family Learning Families and artists learn together through making, playing and enjoying the art and great outdoors at YSP. A vibrant programme of interactive events and resources support exploration and discovery for all ages.

Adults Our adult Learning programme is for those who wish to develop new skills in an inspirational environment. From bronze casting to stone carving, each course involves working directly with artists and is accessible for every level of experience.

Community and Outreach Our award-winning community and outreach programmes provide exciting opportunities for diverse groups of people to engage with YSP. Activities celebrate personal enjoyment and meaningful engagement with art and landscape, supporting health and wellbeing.

Schools, Colleges and Universities YSP is an ideal environment for teaching and learning about sculpture and a wide variety of other subjects at all Key Stages of the National Curriculum and beyond. Book a self-directed visit or tailored workshops and tours.

Placements and Volunteering One-week student placements and volunteering opportunities are available with our Learning team. This offers a unique experience to gain insight into the busy world of arts education.

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Celebrating 30 years of National Arts Education Archive

HERBERT READ & ALEC CLEGG: A REVOLUTION REALISED 31.01.15–29.03.15 (Sat–Tues) NAEA Gallery

PHILIP RAWSON: SCULPTOR-EDUCATOR 25.04.15–26.07.15 (Sat–Tues) NAEA Gallery

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

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Family Sculpture Workshop: A Life of Coal FAM 17+18.02.15 / 10.30 & 13.30 / £2

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Herbert Read & Alec Clegg Study Session U 21.02.15 / 11.00–12.30 / Free (booking essential)

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YSP Tours T&T See ysp.co.uk for details of regular tours

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WILD Seasonal Walks WIL 07.03.15, 04.04.15, 02.05.15 & 06.06.15 / 11.00 / Free

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Moore and Auden: Monthly Poetry Readings U 08.03.15, 05.04.15, 03.05.15 + 07.06.15 / 14.00 / Free / Drop In

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Hand-Built Clay Face Sculpting W 14.03.15 / 10.00 & 13.00 / £50

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Jewellery Sand Casting W 21.03.15 / 10.00–16.00 / £85

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RSPB Dawn Chorus WIL 22.03.15 / 07.00 / Free

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Springtime Fun Trail FAM 05+06.04.15 / 10.00–16.00 / Free / Drop In

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Family Workshop: The Art of Chocolate FAM 05.04.15 / 13.00 & 15.00 / £4 (free for supervising adults)

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Basket Weaving W 11.04.15 / 10.00–16.00 / £70

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From Chapel to Chapel (The Families of Bretton) H 18.04.15 / 14.30–17.00 / £13.50

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Making It: Tuesday Talks T&T 21.04.15, 12.05.15 + 09.06.15 / 14.00 / Free / Drop In

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Friends at Home: 1980s Sculpture FR 25.04.15 / 10.30 / £5

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Sheet Metal Sculpture Course with Brian Fell and Owen Cunningham W 13–17.05.15 (five-day course) / From 10.00–16.00 daily / £475, concessions £445

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Abstract Landscape Brooch Making W 16.05.15 / 10.00 & 13.00 / £50

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Making It: Family Sculpture Workshop – Do it Yourself! W 26+27.05.15 / 10.30 & 13.30 / £2 (age 6+)

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Textured Porcelain Brooch and Tile Making W 13.06.15 / 10.00–16.00 / £70

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June Metal Sculpture Course with Brian Fell & Owen Cunningham W 13+14.06.15 (two-day course) / From 10.00–17.00 daily / £250, £220 concessions

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Bretton’s Lakes, Entertainment and the Aurora H 13.06.15 / 17.30 / £6

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Sculpture Skills: Plaster Workshop with Lewis Robinson W 27+28.06.15 (two-day course) / From 10.00–17.00 daily / £90

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EAT / DRINK / ENJOY

Soak up stunning views as you enjoy lovely, locally-sourced food in the YSP Restaurant. Popular dishes include the tabbouleh salad, Wensleydale cheese and caramelized onion tart, and pulled beef brisket hot baguette. For afternoon treats try the lemon, ricotta and almond tart or the jaffa cake loaf from our range of homemade cakes, alongside freshly brewed, speciality coffee.

Choose YSP Café at the Learning Centre for a light bite to eat-in, or to take away as you explore the Park.

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YSP Shop SPRING 2015 ysp.co.uk/shop

DIRECTIONS One mile from M1, junction 38. Follow the brown heritage signs on the A637 to the YSP Main Entrance. For SatNav use WF4 4JX.

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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OPENING TIMES Until 29.03.15 Grounds, YSP Centre & Shop: 10.00–17.00 Restaurant: 10.00–16.00 (weekdays), 10.00–17.00 (weekends) YSP Café: 10.00–16.00

From 30.03.15 Grounds & YSP Centre: 10.00–18.00 Galleries, Shop & Restaurant: 10.00–17.00 YSP Café: 10.00–17.00

Gallery opening times vary, please see information onsite and online for details

Closed 6 March, 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.

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Northern Design Awards Best Independent Retailer 2012 & 2013Providing a unique alternative to high street shopping, YSP Shop houses a distinctive selection of products from international artists, contemporary designers and talented makers.

This spring, adorn your home with striking MIHO wall decorations and delicate wire bird sculptures from Chris Moss. Also, find delightfully dotty homeware by &K and attractive accessories from Hazel Nicholls.

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Cover: Henry Moore, Large Two Forms (detail), 1966–69. Reproduced by permission of The Henry Moore Foundation. P2/3: Niki de Saint Phalle, Buddha, 2000. Courtesy Micky Trioche Fine Art, London. P4: Henry Moore, Draped Reclining Figure, 1978. Roman travertine marble. Reproduced by permission of The Henry Moore Foundation. Photo The Henry Moore Foundation archive. P5: Henry Moore, Stonehenge XI, 1973. Lithograph. Reproduced by permission of The Henry Moore Foundation. Photo Michael Phipps; The Henry Moore Foundation archive. P6: Nick Crowe and Ian Rawlinson, Song for Coal (still), 2014. Courtesy the artists. P7: Richard Deacon, The Eye Has It, 1984. Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London © the artist. Photo Anna Arca. P8: Laura de Santillana, Senza titolo, 2009 © the artist. Photo Fabio Zonta. P9: Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, S1, 2013 © the artist. Photo Fabio Zonta. P10: Ursula von Rydingsvard, Elegantka II, 2014. Courtesy the artist and Galerie Lelong, New York. P11: (Left) Anton Burdakov, Built on Promises (series), 2010  © and courtesy the artist. (Right) Photo Kate Robertson. P14: Drawing (detail) from Sir Alec Clegg Collection and Muriel Pyrah Collection. P15: Photo Chris Kenworthy.

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