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Leeds Art Gallery Henry Moore Institute City Art Galleries Leeds UK

Leeds Art Gallery lays claim to what's widely considered the finest collection of 19th and 20th century British art outside of London, whilst the neighbouring Henry Moore Institute's galleries are a hub for sculpture. (the two galleries are interconnected from the inside so you can move easily between them).

Smaller emerging contemporary art studios and art retail outlets are further boosting the Leeds arts scene on both the national and international arts stage. Checkout particularly PSL (Project Space Leeds) at Whitehall Waterfront. Recent exhibitions here have included the fascintating 1969 photography of Leeds by Swiss photographer Eric Jaquier.

Leeds Art Gallery

Leeds Art Gallery is widely acknowledged as the best art gallery outside London for its collection of 20th century British Art. That's not all, here at the Leeds Art Gallery, boosted by the nearby Henry Moore Institute, you'll find one of the country's most impressive sculpture collections.

Prestigious contemporary art works are constantly accumulating here with some of the best rising stars exhibited including Portugal's Paula Rego. Other highlights in the Leeds Art Gallery collection include work by JMW Turner, Cozens and Girtin, and the Leeds artist Atkinson Grimshaw is well represented alongside French work by Sisley and Derain. Download the complete Leeds catalogue listing via the Leeds Art Gallery weblink right.

Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA. Tel. 0113 247 8256.

Admission is free, find leeds art gallery in the heart of the city centre adjacent to Leeds Central library and not far from the striking town hall. The new Tiled Hall Cafe is on-site and the gallery, due most probably to demand, has extended its opening hours. Checkout the Leeds Art Gallery webguide right for details. The gallery is wheelchair friendly throughout with disabled toilets on-site and lift to the first floor. Free street parking is available to orange badge holders situated around the gallery.

Henry Moore Institute Leeds

Situated in the heart of Leeds' cultural centre hub - The Headrow, and conveniently next to the Leeds Art Gallery, the Henry Moore Institute is the definitive site for British sculpture from the second half of the 19th century. Overall the Leeds Museums and Galleries hold around 700 sculptures alongside numerous drawings by artists who are renowned particularly for their sculpture.

The Institute prepares sculpture exhibitions for other Leeds galleries, particularly the next door Leeds Art Gallery, but the Henry Moore Institute also has some beautiful exhibition galleries of its own, with constantly changing and touring exhibitions. If you're new to sculpture you'd be hard pushed to find a betterr introduction, and if you've prior knowledge you'll find longstanding names such as Henry Moore, Julio Gonzalez and Dimitri Paciurea here at the Institute.

The Henry Moore Institute is also home to an extensive archive and research library. For details on the archive and visiting the library checkout the Henry Moore Institute webguide right for details. Here you'll also find details on current and forthcoming exhibitions in the main galleries, and up-to-date opening times.

Henry Moore Institute, 74 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AH. Tel. 0113 246 7467. For recorded information tel. 0113 234 3158.

Leeds Art Galleries & Studios

42 New Briggate Leeds is an initiative by Opera North with a remit to combine contemporary visual art with opera. Situated next door to the Leeds Grand Theatre, this gallery is free to all and well worth a visit. Checkout the gallery's webguide right for examples of work within current exhibitions and comprehensive directions plus opening times.

The Gallery & Studio Theatre, Leeds Metropolitan University, Civic Quarter, Leeds, LS1 3HE. Tel. 0113 812 3140. The gallery here on the Leeds Met's Studio Theatre site is a hub for up and coming new artists. Opening times are Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Weds 11am-7pm. Admission is free. Situated just beyond Civic Hall off Millennium Square, 15 minutes walk from Leeds Railway Station.

Artco, No.1 Meanwood Close, Leeds, LS7 2JF. Tel. 0113 262 0056. A privately run gallery both exhibiting and selling contemporary art. Established for over 25 years, Artco's exhibitions are impressive including names such as Henry Moore and Salvador Dali. Checkout Artco's webguide right for current exhibitions. Situated just 5 minutes by car from Leeds City Centre. A map is on the website.

LoftArt, 61a The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8ES. Tel. 0870 421 4885 & Flannels Gallery, 3rd Floor, 68 Vicar Lane, Leeds. LS1 7JH. Tel. 0870 421 4885. Both are two of Leeds' premier art retail outlets, incorporating cutting edge web based technology. Award winner LoftArt are members of the Fine Art Trade Guild. Find out more via LoftArt's webguide right. Local artists feature strongly in this unique contemporary art retail experience. The Brahm Gallery, 9A Alma Road, Headingley Leeds LS6 2AH. Tel. 0113 230 4000. (see webguide right for current exhibition in the on-site gallery which sits within the Brahm marketing specialists site.)

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