Symposium
Anti-Monumentality and the Afterlives of ‘Land Art’ in Britain
10:30–17:00
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
This one-day symposium sets out to stimulate new inquiry into the histories and futures of ‘land art’ in Britain.
Seeking to understand the afterlives of ‘land art’ – and the contentious nature of the label, which many artists have distanced themselves from – this symposium examines the approaches, techniques, materials, and modes of documentation associated with the movement, and the ways it continues to inform contemporary art today.
This event is programmed to coincide with Passing Strange: British Land Art Through Time at Henry Moore Institute.
Main image: Anya Gallaccio, ‘Six Dozen Red Roses’ 1992.
© Anya Gallaccio. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2025. Courtesy Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery). Photo: Norman Taylor.
Call for participation
We’re currently accepting proposals for 15-minute presentations or creative responses that address the themes of the symposium. Find out more below.
Anti-Monumentality and the Afterlives of ‘Land Art’ in Britain
Call for participation
Workshop, to take place:
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Deadline to apply:
Monday 28 July 2025, 17:00
Accessibility
We want to make it as easy as possible for all to attend, so please get in touch if you have any access needs that you would like to discuss before the symposium.
Step-free entrance
We have an accessible entrance via lift (doors 100cm wide) on Cookridge Street, bringing you onto the ground floor of the building.
Internal lift
There is an internal passenger lift (doors 72cm wide) to all floors of the building.
Induction loops
There are induction loops at the welcome desk on the ground floor, library reception and in the seminar room.
There is a portable induction loop available for visitors to use in the galleries (please ask at the welcome desk).
Toilets
Outside the seminar room on the basement level we have three gender-neutral superloos (self-contained cubicles with a toilet and sink).
Additionally, we have one gender-neutral, accessible superloo, and one superloo with baby changing facilities.
Changing Places toilet
The closest Changing Places toilet is located in Leeds City Museum (approximately 350m away from us over a mostly flat route).
Guide dogs
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other badged assistance dogs are welcome in our galleries and at this event.
The nearest green space is Park Square.
Related exhibitions and events
Exhibition
Passing Strange: British Land Art Through Time
Learn more
Getting here
Henry Moore Institute
74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom
T: 01132 467 467
E: institute@henry-moore.org
