Henry Moore was one of the 20th century’s leading sculptors and his monumental carved and bronze sculptures can be seen in galleries and museums around the world. Moore was born in 1898, in Castleford. Henry Moore often referred to the influence of the West Yorkshire landscape on his development as a young artist.
This changing display of bronze sculptures is sited in the Country Park of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. On loan from The Henry Moore Foundation, the Tate Gallery and Tower Hamlets, they represent a significant body of work by one of the twentieth 
century’s most influential sculptors, sited in the region of his childhood. 4 large Henry Moore sculptures were recently removed from YSP’s Country Park to be included in the landmark exhibition of Henry Moore sculptures at Kew Gardens last September. The sculptures have been replaced with further monumental bronzes by the acclaimed artist, currently on display.
http://www.ysp.co.uk/view.aspx?id=3
Henry Moore Institute
The Henry Moore Institute in the heart of Leeds was set up by Henry Moore as a place to discover sculpture. It has an ever-changing programme of exhibitions, tours, talks and events exploring sculpture from ancient to modern.
The HMI in Leeds is known internationally for its wide-ranging programme. Its exhibitions vary from historic to contemporary sculpture, as does its active research programme.
As well as managing a specialist library, the Institute curates the British sculpture and archive collections of Leeds Museums & Galleries.
Open daily. Admission free. All welcome.
http://www.henry-moore-fdn.co.uk/
Henry Moore once said that “sculpture is an art of the open air.” That’s certainly true of his sculpture, all those massive blobs of bronze displayed all over the world. Moore wanted his art to be seen outdoors, in basic settings that would bring out its kinship with the mineral fundaments of the earth itself. The photograph is taken from one of his latest exhibitions.
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York (5/24 – 1/11/09)
2 Comments
January 2, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I don’t know what it is exactly but I have always loved these sculptures. I’m so glad they are on display for the public to see. He also made smaller Moore sculptures http://www.masterworksfineart.com/inventory/moore and they are very collectible.
Thank you for sharing these photographs.
February 27, 2009 at 8:21 am
Whilst i am a fan of oil painting, first and foremost, sculpture does offer public a more interactive, multi-dimensional experience and sensibly Henry Moore’s sculptures have not just been locked away in a stuffy gallery somewhere. Instead, all can enjoy his work.