In 1977, Peter Murray, an instructor of art history, had a modest idea to make some sculptures justified by 18.thCentury Bretton Hall estate in Wakefield, West Yorkshire – the proud birthplace of sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. Now, more than 40 years later, Yorkshire Sculpture Park It covers an area of 500 acres, making it the largest sculpture park in Europe. In addition to one of Moore and Hepworth’s best bronze collections, there are permanent and long-term installations among others, Helen Escobedo, Antony Gormley, Andy Goldsworthy and James Turrell. See major exhibitions of South African artists this summer William Kentridge This will include several large-scale bronzes and six new memorial sculptures that he parades the historic landscape of YSP.
Underwater Sculpture Museum (Ayia Napa, Cyprus)
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The seabed is occupied by 200 meters from the coastline of Ayia Napa Underwater Sculpture Museumis one of the most extraordinary artistic experiences in the entire Mediterranean. The 93 sculptures of the Underwater Sculpture Forest (Jason decaires Taylor) are 93 sculptures by Jason Decaires, which include trees, plants and children playing with mythical creatures, aiming to explore the relationship between man and nature. Visitors can enter the submerged sculpture park by snorkeling, free diving or diving, reaching the deepest sculpture park in the deepest parts.
Sculpture trail only (Matalania, Spain)
Photo: courtesy of the Solo Sculpture Trail
