Henry Moore: Monumental Nature

Henry Moore: Monumental Nature is a contemporary art exhibition presented at Kew Gardens in London, bringing together sculpture by Henry Moore in a garden setting.

The exhibition focuses on the sculpture of Henry Moore, whose large bronze forms are shown outdoors among the plants and landscape of Kew Gardens. Visitors encounter the works as they move through the grounds, where the sculptures are set against trees, lawns and planting, so the relationship between the human figure, natural forms and open air becomes the central theme of the display.

Kew Gardens is the botanical garden in south-west London, known to visitors for its glasshouses, woodland and extensive collections of plants. Hosting an exhibition of this kind places contemporary art within a landscape that is itself a major living collection, and the works are presented as part of the gardens rather than in a gallery building.

The display suits contemporary art lovers and anyone interested in modern sculpture, as well as families who enjoy walking through the grounds. Because the works are outdoors, visitors can follow their own route at a pace of their choosing, stopping to look closely at the surfaces and shapes of each piece.