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Henry Moore Studios & Gardens is currently closed for winter, reopening in April 2026.

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Opening night

The Traumatic Surreal Opening Party

18:00–20:00

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

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You are warmly invited to join us at the exhibition preview of The Traumatic Surreal and John Hoyland: Imaginary Beings.

Marking the centenary of Surrealism, The Traumatic Surreal explores the appropriation and development of surrealist sculptural traditions by women artists in German-speaking countries after World War II.

Brightly coloured and loaded with creatureliness, John Hoyland: Imaginary Beings features British artist John Hoyland’s only mature group of sculptures.

All welcome, free entry. Drinks will be served.

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A close up of an open mouth with two front teeth visible and animal fur sticking out, like a tongue.
A ceramic sculpture of a brown dog standing upright and staring to the right. Soft cream gauze bandage spills from its stomach and back.

Getting here

Christmas opening dates

Our galleries will be closed 24 – 26 December, and 29 December – 1 January.

The library and archive are closed 24 December – 2 January.

Henry Moore Institute

74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom

T:  01132 467 467
E:  institute@henry-moore.org

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A three-story building with a black granite facade and steps leading up, with a Christmas tree and fair in front. Vinyl lettering on the building reads: Beyond the Visual.