by Jon Cronshaw. In 2008, contemporary artist Roger Hiorns oversaw the creation of one of most unique works of art in recent memory by pumping over 74,000 litres of copper sulphate solution into a condemned London flat. The result saw the building’s interior coated with otherworldly blue crystals that formed on the walls, floor, ceiling, … Continue reading
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park has acquired an important contemporary sculpture Seizure by Turner Prize nominated artist Roger Hiorns. The piece, which was acquired with help of Arts Council England, was created when Hiorns pumped 75,000 litres of copper sulphate solution into a Southwark council flat. The result was a strangely beautiful and menacing crystalline growth … Continue reading
The Hepworth Wakefield celebrates its second birthday with the announcement of a new 600 square metre contemporary art space that will open this later this summer. The new space is located in an adjacent 19th century mill and continues the culturally-led regeneration of Wakefield Waterfront. Caddies Wainwright Mill The space’s first exhibition will be Turner … Continue reading
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