Yorkshire Sculpture Park
During the holidays, we visited Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I went with some people from my class and took my children along with me. We thoroughly enjoyed the day. It felt really special to give the children an experience like this, especially as they had never seen large-scale sculptures up close before. When Eva stood next to 'Damien Hirst, Virgin Mother' she asked 'do ants feel like this when I stand next to them?'
Walking through the park and encountering the artworks in the landscape made the experience feel open and accessible, rather than like a traditional gallery visit. One moment that stood out to me was seeing the large Afro comb sculpture. My son Jenson noticed it straight away, as his dad has the same comb at home. Seeing his excitement from recognising the sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas made me feel proud of him. I think, on a subconscious level, it was an empowering moment for him to recognise something familiar and see it represented on such a large and public scale.
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| Hank Willis Thomas, All Power to All People, (bronze), 2023 |
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| Hank Willis Thomas, All Power to All People, (bronze), 2023 |
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| Bharti Kher, Ancestor, 2022, Bronze |
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| Niki de Saint Phalle, Buddha, 2000 |
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| Damien Hirst, The Virgin Mother 2005-6 |
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| Damien Hirst, Charity, 2002-3 |
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