Largest-ever Henry Moore exhibition opens at Kew

The largest-ever outdoor exhibition of work by the world-renowned artist Henry Moore has gone on display at Kew Gardens.

Monumental Nature includes 30 works across the botanic gardens in west London and will run until 31 January 2027. Four sculptures will remain at Wakehurst, Kew's 500-acre wild botanic garden in Sussex, until May 2027.

Kew said the art would offer "visitors a journey through the beauty and rich variety of Moore's oeuvre, exploring his exceptional output".

Moore is regarded as one of the greatest British artists of the 20th century. He specialised in semi-abstract bronze sculptures which were displayed in public places.

Paul Denton, director of creative programmes and exhibitions at Kew, said: "The experience will invite visitors to engage deeply with Moore's artistic inspirations, revealing how his work was shaped by discoveries unfolding during his lifetime."

He added: "His enduring interest in placing the human figure within the landscape speaks to our timeless and shared connection with the natural world."

Along with sculptures, the exhibition will also feature drawings and prints.

In March, one of Moore's artworks - King and Queen - sold for £26m.

Sebastiano Barassi, head of Henry Moore collections and programmes, said: "Moore's deep affinity with the natural world makes Kew and Wakehurst ideal settings for his work.

"Throughout his career, he was inspired by organic forms - bones, stones, trees, and the rhythms of the landscape - and he believed that sculpture should exist in harmony with its surroundings."

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