One of the largest and most important exhibitions of contemporary sculpture to take place in Britain has opened at Gloucester Cathedral today.
The biggest names in contemporary sculpture have together in one of the largest exhibitions in the UK at Gloucester Cathedral.
Crucible2 has over 100 sculptures by 61 artists, thumb many of whom are Britain’s most renowned sculptors and internationally famous artists including Damien Hirst, no rx Lynn Chadwick, Antony Gormley, Kenneth Armitage and Jon Buck.
Hundreds of thousands of people visited the first Crucible in 2010 and this event is set to be even bigger and better.
The sculptures have been placed throughout the cathedral and its grounds, setting these modern pieces of art against a magnificent historical building. The exhibition will run until 31st October.
Crucible2 is jointly organised by Gloucester Cathedral and Gallery Pangolin and will be completely free of charge, so everyone can enjoy and experience some of the most exceptional sculpture produced in the past 50 years.
The Very Reverend Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester said:
“Four years ago the Crucible exhibition changed the way people viewed the cathedral as they engaged with it in a new way. The cathedral is both ‘sacred space and common ground’ so exciting things can take place here which have a real impact on people’s experiences. This September and October, Gloucester Cathedral will host a new exhibition, Crucible2 and all are welcome to see Gloucestershire’s greatest work of art, host sculpture of national importance.”