London’s largest sculpture park, the Winter Sculpture Garden, returns free to the public at Thamesmead golf course, featuring 40 artworks from 34 artists. Curated by Meg Stuart and Kieran Idle, it opens on March 1, promising performances and workshops until April 26.
The anticipated Winter Sculpture Garden, London’s largest free sculpture park, is returning for its fourth year, hosted in a disused golf course in south-east London. Visitors will experience contemporary art in a stunning outdoor environment. The location, Thamesmead golf course, has been closed to the public for over ten years and will now showcase art along the picturesque banks of the River Thames.
This year’s Winter Sculpture Park features 40 art pieces from 34 artists, employing various media. Highlights include:
– “Life Raft” by Ellie Harrison, inspired by climate change and previously shown in Venice.
– “Prayer Room” by Ishmail De Niro, Dinosaur Kilby, and Leah Hickey, serving as a multi-faith space.
– Works by Joseph Ijoyemi addressing identity and cultural heritage.
– Alegria Repila Smith’s tribute to victims of male violence.
Curated by Meg Stuart and Kieran Idle of Gallery No.32, the park is designed to merge art and nature. Kieran stated the sculptures will be placed in a thoughtful manner to enhance enjoyment. Notably, visitors will also be able to view the sculptures from the Thames Path, inviting walk-by interactions.
Meg expressed the intent behind the sculpture park: “It’s public art and it’s free to visit throughout. We want people to wander, explore and discover these new cultural monuments along the Thames.”
The Winter Sculpture Park opens on Saturday, March 1, featuring live performances, workshops, and music. The event will run from March 2 to April 26 at Thamesview Golf Centre, promising an engaging experience for art lovers.
The Winter Sculpture Park is set to offer a unique blend of contemporary art set against the scenic backdrop of southeast London’s Thamesmead golf course. With 40 diverse artworks available to the public free of charge, the initiative encourages exploration and interaction with art and nature, fostering a cultural experience for all visitors. Opening on March 1, the park aims to engage the community through art until April 26.
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