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Damien Hirst at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

There are several Damien Hirst pieces at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

“Virgin Mother” here seen beyond a lovely bridge over the River Dearne:-

Bridge with Virgin Mother in Background

“Virgin Mother” is a giant anatomical model (such as the ones I once used to demonstrate to pupils when teaching the Biology aspect of the First Year Science course – though ours did not display pregnancy):-

Virgin Mother

Damien Hirst's Virgin Mother

“Virgin Mother” in panoramic view (Bretton Lakes, part of the Park, in background):-

View in Yorkshire Sculpture Park

“The Hat Misses the Man” for some reason reminded me of 1960s children’s cartoons on TV:-

The Hat Misses the Man, Yorkshire Sculpture Park

“Charity” deliberately recalls the charity boxes which used to stand outside High Street shops:-

Charity, Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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