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exhibition spaces at Longside (the hillside facing the original park). Its programme consists of contemporary and modern sculpture (from Rodin and Bourdelle through to living artists). British sculpture is well represented in the past exhibition programme and semi-permanent installations. Many British sculptors prominent in the 1950s and 1960s have been the subject of solo exhibitions at YSP, including
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Since the 1990s, YSP has made use of indoor exhibition spaces, initially a Bothy Gallery (in the curved Bothy Wall) and a temporary tent-like structure called the Pavilion Gallery. After an extensive refurbishment and expansion, YSP has added an underground gallery space in the Bothy garden, and
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The Yorkshire Sculpture Park, opened in 1977, was the UK's first sculpture park based on the temporary open air exhibitions organised in London parks from the 1940s to 1970s by the Arts Council and
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for an alternating programme of exhibitions. Between exhibitions, Longside Gallery is used for educational and outreach activities and events.
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The park is situated in the grounds of Bretton Hall, an 18th-century estate which was a family home until the mid-20th century when it became
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In July 2019, the new visitor centre housing a gallery, restaurant and shop, made the shortlist for the
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in 2007, take their inspiration from its architectural, historical or natural environment.
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Longside Gallery is a space for sculpture overlooking YSP. The gallery is shared with the
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Curtis, Penelope (January 1992). "Lynn Chadwick. Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park".
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built by William Wentworth in 1744 has been restored as gallery space.
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YSP has a number of settings where its collection is displayed.
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Sculpture gardens, trails and parks in the United Kingdom
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London County Council (and later Greater London Council)
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Arts Council case study on the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park visitor centre and restaurant
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West Bretton
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