London's largest sculpture park returns to Thamesmead
London's largest sculpture park has reopened, featuring contemporary art on former Thamesmead Golf Course.
The Winter Sculpture Park, now in its fourth year, began welcoming visitors on March 2 and will continue until April 26.
Spanning 6.5 acres of rewilded land along the River Thames, the free park offers an outdoor gallery experience for people of all ages.
Sophie Fishel 'Drive Like a Girl' (Image: No.32 | @gallery_no.32)
Founded and curated by No. 32 founders Meg Stuart and Kieran Idle, the park provides a chance to see large-scale public art in a unique location.
This year's Winter Sculpture Park features 40 artworks by 34 artists, using a variety of materials.
Notably, Claye Bowler presents works exploring the connection between queerness, landscape, and body.
Ellie Harrison, known for her climate change piece 'Life Raft' at the Venice Biennale in 2015, also has work on show.
LUAP 'Seeds of Change' (Image: LUAP) Joseph Ijoyemi, an East London Art Prize finalist, showcases pieces delving into identity, heritage, and cultural memory.
Other contributors include Chloë Louise Lawrence, who combines working-class stories with themes of loss, longing, and nostalgia.
Chanel Vegas presents a satirical sculpture symbolising NHS struggles, while Alegria Repila Smith creates a memorial to women victimised by male violence.
Communal Clay and the residents of Thamesmead 'Thamesmead Community Sculpture' (Image: No.32 @gallery_no.32 .)
Marcus Orlandi displays banners inspired by British tabloid exaggeration, and Jenny Holzer showcases pieces from her Truism series.
The 2025 season began on Saturday, March 1, with a full day of performances, music, and workshops.
Artists and performers included Andy Ash, David Sappa, Emma Louise Moore, Tom Hackett with Julian Woodcock, Joseph Ijoyemi, and SET Music.
The Winter Sculpture Park is funded by the National Lottery through Arts, adding community value to this unique art experience.
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