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Henry Moore sculptures installed at Kew Gardens for summer exhibition

exhibition · 2026-05-09

Kew Gardens in London is hosting 'Henry Moore: Monumental Nature', an outdoor exhibition of the sculptor's large-scale works. The show places Moore's organic, abstract bronzes among the botanical gardens' landscapes, creating a dialogue between art and nature. The exhibition runs through the summer, featuring iconic pieces that explore the human form and natural world. Moore, a leading British modernist, often drew inspiration from natural forms, making Kew an apt setting. The display includes monumental reclining figures and abstract forms, some over 5 meters tall. Visitors can encounter the sculptures along garden paths and against backdrops of historic glasshouses and exotic plants. The Financial Times review describes the meeting as 'startling, stunning'.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Henry Moore: Monumental Nature'
  • Held at Kew Gardens in London
  • Features large-scale outdoor sculptures by Henry Moore
  • Runs during summer months
  • Includes monumental reclining figures and abstract forms
  • Some sculptures over 5 meters tall
  • Sculptures placed among botanical landscapes and historic glasshouses
  • Reviewed by Financial Times as 'startling, stunning'

Entities

Artists

  • Henry Moore

Institutions

  • Kew Gardens
  • Financial Times
  • Wakehurst
  • BBC

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Sussex
  • West London

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