Sculpture Art

Clare Lilley, head curator of Yorkshire Sculpture Park, gives an interview to Cv/VAR in which she describes her own career path to the YSP and gives a detailed description of the history, aims, and initiatives of Britain's largest environment for contemporary sculpture, with special projects involving artists such as David Nash, James Turrell, Jaume Plensa, and Anthony Caro.

La evolución de la escultura romana es similar a la que sufrió su arquitectura. Partiendo de un cauce etrusco, oscuro y desconcertante, fue deslizándose lentamente sobre las huellas de los griegos hasta encontrar su propio estilo, tan alejado de los unos como de los otros, pero nunca lo suficiente para que podamos decir que sus artistas crearon un estilo original.

Very seldom in London can a major show of modern and contemporary art at a highly respected national institution have received such universally negative reviews. As I write this, not all the verdicts on the Royal Academy’s exhibition of Modern British Sculpture have been delivered. However, it is already clear that the majority will be hostile. Paradoxically, it is this, more than any other factor, which makes it seem like an important event - a turning point if you like.

A recorded visit to an exhibition by Anish Kapoor at the Lisson Gallery, London continued to 22nd June, 2019. Includes descriptions of works and bio-dara of the artist.