Newly digitised poster archive marks 125 years since Henry Moore's birth
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, the home of renowned sculptor Henry Moore, is thrilled to announce the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the birth Henry Moore. This milestone pays tribute to Moore’s extraordinary artistic legacy and marks the continuing impact he has had on the art world.
Born on July 30, 1898, Henry Moore revolutionised the field of sculpture with his iconic artworks works that seamlessly integrated organic forms and abstract expressionism. His sculptures, celebrated for their powerful presence, continue to captivate audiences around the globe.
To commemorate this special anniversary, the Henry Moore Archive, located in a state-of-the-art facility at the artist’s former home, is delighted to unveil its recently digitised poster archive. This extraordinary collection of 280 posters showcases the rich history of exhibitions, events, and artistic collaborations associated with Henry Moore’s works. By making these posters accessible in a digital format, the Archive aims to provide art enthusiasts, scholars, and the general public with an immersive journey through Moore’s artistic evolution and the significant cultural impact of his ground-breaking exhibitions.
The digitised poster archive includes an array of rare and iconic posters, spanning decades of artistic endeavours. From early exhibitions at renowned galleries to large-scale public installations, these posters offer a glimpse into the dynamic career of Henry Moore and the range of settings in which his sculptures have been showcased. This invaluable resource not only captures the visual aesthetics of each exhibition but also provides historical context, contributing to a deeper understanding of Moore’s artistic vision.
The digital archive will be accessible through the Henry Moore website catalogue allowing art enthusiasts and researchers from around the world to explore remarkable legacy of Henry Moore.
“We are incredibly excited to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Henry Moore’s birth. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on his contributions to the art world and share his extraordinary journey with a wider audience. The recently digitised poster archive will provide art lovers and researchers with a valuable resource to delve into the depth of Moore’s artistic achievements and gain a comprehensive understanding of his enduring impact.”
Sebastiano Barrasi, Head of Collection & Programmes, Henry Moore Foundation
Buy your own Henry Moore exhibition poster
With our printing partners King & McGaw, we are now able to offer a selection of posters, prints and photographs of Moore’s work, available in a range of sizes and choice of frames.
Events to commemorate Moore’s birthday at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Visitors can find out more about the Henry Moore Archive in Open Archive: Human Landscapes on Wednesday 26 July, 14:00–16:30, when the archive team will be on hand with photos, letters, articles, publications, film, and audio recordings from their extensive collections to give deeper insight into some of Moore’s monumental sculptures.
On Moore’s birthday, Sunday 30 July, families with children of all ages are invited to make their own sculptures in Sunday Soft Sculpt in the Sheep Field Barn. Join a friendly staff member to enjoy freely shaping, squishing, stacking, scaling, and balancing your own soft sculptures.
Both events are included in an annual ticket to Studios & Gardens.
Workshop
Plaster workshops for local schools (KS2 / KS3)
9:45–13:00
Sold Out
Digital Soundscape
Listening/Mapping by felix taylor
Education group visit & workshop
Education group visit & metal workshop, in partnership with Ore Projects (ages 16-25)
9:45–14:30
Open archive session
Open Archive: Inspiration, Sculpture and Our Natural World
14:00–16:30
Drop-in, no booking needed
Hamilton + Hare x Henry Moore limited edition 125th anniversary T-shirt collection
The Henry Moore Foundation is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with luxury menswear brand Hamilton + Hare.
This partnership marks the celebration of the 125th anniversary of Henry Moore’s birth and brings together art and fashion to pay homage to the enduring legacy of this iconic artist. Together, we’ve curated an exclusive men’s t-shirt collection that combines all-natural fabrics with contemporary design sensibilities.
The limited-edition t-shirt collection showcases the fusion of art and fashion, featuring three drawings by Moore, carefully translated into wearable art pieces. All three designs are from a prolific period in the mid-1960s which saw Moore give life to abstract forms with bursts of colour.
The t-shirts are made from 100% premium BCI cotton and manufactured at a small family-run factory in Portugal. Each design is limited to 50 units with a unique edition number on the label.
The t-shirt collection will launch on 19 July be available for a limited time exclusively on the Hamilton + Hare website, the Henry Moore Foundation online shop and select retail locations.
For further information, images, or to arrange a visit please contact
Alison Parry, Marketing & Communications Manager
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
alison.parry@henry-moore.org
Emily Dodgson, Head of Marketing & Communications
Henry Moore Foundation
emily.dodgson@henry-moore.org
Sophie Balfour-Lynn, Senior Account Manager
Sutton PR
SophieBL@suttoncommunications.com
Notes to Editors
About Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens is the former home and work-place of sculptor Henry Moore (1898-1986). From 1940 until his death in 1986, Moore lived and worked in rural Hertfordshire where he acquired over 60 acres of land and set up various studios, creating the ideal environment in which he could make and display his work and cater to an international demand for exhibitions.
Now open to the public, Henry Moore Studios & Gardens offers a unique insight into the artist’s working practice and showcases a large selection of Moore’s renowned monumental sculptures in the landscape in which they were created.
We also present annually changing exhibitions, which further illuminate the life and work of the sculptor, and are home to the Henry Moore Archive, one of the largest single-artist archives in the world.
Our visitor season runs from 5 April to 29 October 2023
We are open Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays, 11:00–17:00
About the Henry Moore Foundation
The Henry Moore Foundation was founded by the artist and his family in 1977 to encourage public appreciation of the visual arts.
Today we support innovative sculpture projects, devise an imaginative programme of exhibitions and research worldwide, and preserve the legacy of Moore himself: one of the great sculptors of the 20th century, who did so much to bring the art form to a wider audience.
We run two venues, in Leeds and Hertfordshire, showing a mix of Moore’s own work and other sculpture.
We also fund a variety of sculpture projects through our Henry Moore Grants and Research programmes and we have a world-class collection of artworks which regularly tour both nationally and internationally.
A registered charity, we award grants to arts organisations around the world, with a mission to bring great sculpture to as many people as possible.
Visit the archive
We welcome anyone with an interest in Henry Moore, his life and his work.
The archive contains over three quarters of a million objects and documents relating to Moore, dating back to 1914.
You can view material at your leisure in our dedicated, spacious reading room.
Open by appointment year-round, Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:30.