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28 large-scale bronze Henry Moore sculptures exhibited throughout Kew's unique 300 acre World Heritage Site landscape, making this the first exhibition of its kind ever to be held in London.
Pros
- Excellent setting (Kew is a World Heritage Site)
- Well-chosen locations
- Superb photo opportunities
- Nash conservatory exhibition also worth seeing
Cons
- English weather is changeable
Description
- Henry Moore at Kew Gardens Photo Gallery
- Kew Gardens Visitor Information
- Kew Gardens Photos
- Curated by The Henry Moore Foundation.
- Mobile phone audio guide available for £1.50. More information or to download MP3 audio clips see Kew web site.
- There is a program of children's activities including the downloadable Sculpture Trail.
- Try a one or two hour guided tour.
- Art of Henry Moore film being screened in the Princess of Wales conservatory.
- Enter the photo competition.
- Catalogue available (£13.99 / $28.00)
Guide Review - Moore at Kew
Kew Gardens is always a fabulous place to visit but with the addition of these Moore sculptures it makes a day you'll never forget. I am excited to see the exhibition change throughout the seasons as the backdrop transforms from a blaze of autumnal reds and golds, through the cool light and stark outlines of winter, to the riot of spring color with fresh green leaves and bright yellow daffodils and purple crocus carpets.
The exhibition in the Nash Conservatory (near the Main Gate) is worth seeing as you get more of an insight into how the artist worked. You can see photos, sketches, and marquettes (small models).
All 28 sculptures can be seen in about 1.5 hours but 2-3 hours is recommended to fully appreciate them and explore their surroundings.
I can't imagine a better setting for seeing Henry Moore's work and I'm sure he would have felt the same.
