Yorkshire Sculpture International takes shape on campus

University of Leeds celebrates its role in Yorkshire Sculpture International (YSI), an exciting 100 days that will build on this legacy and provide a platform for contemporary artists from around the world. The event will be the biggest dedicated sculpture festival in the UK.

The University also brings something unique to our programme of events: a chance to explore sculpture from different perspectives such as material engineering, or virtual reality.

—Jane Bhoyroo, Yorkshire Sculpture International Producer

Impact

• Collaboration: the University of Leeds teamed up with the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds Art Gallery, The Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park to deliver the exciting cultural celebration
• Cultural impact and education: a series of public exhibitions, international commissions, events and learning programmes helped to connect students and the public with art

Key information

• Major funders: Arts Council England, Leeds 2023, Wakefield Council
  
• Partners and collaborators: the Henry Moore Institute, the Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Leeds Art Gallery, Nexus
• Disciplines: art, sculpture, materials science
• Investigators: Professor Frank Finlay, Professor Abigail Harrison Moore

Keywords: art, sculpture, culture, materials, engineering, local partnerships, community