Sculpture in the Park

Laura Ford - Armour Boys

Laura Ford is showing five powerful bronze sculptures entitled 'Armour Boys' as part of our annual Sculpture in the Park programme in the grounds of the DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery through the Summer.

The quiet after the storm; five small bronze, armour clad figures lie scattered and lifeless. Their limp, twisted bodies seem to have been violently thrown about, discarded and forgotten. They are a far cry from the traditional suits of armour often displayed in museums and challenge concepts associated with war. The 'playing dead' of children's war games becomes all too real and we are reminded not only of the plight of child soldiers, but of the vulnerability of all children around the world.

 

Sculpture in park is outdoor in DLI grounds

Museum open 10.00 - 17.00

Nearest station is Durham Station. Follow the signs north to County Hall and cross the A691 into the museums parkland.
Nearest major road is A1(M). Follow the A690 to Durham City then north on the A691 for 1000m. Building set back from the road in parkland.

MUSEUM FACILITIES

Facilities for hearing impaired
All areas accessible to disabled
Guide dogs permitted
Toilets & parking for disabled
Free parking
Cafe/restaurant
Picnic area

Entry charges not necessary for sculpture in the park.

Museum admission charges are
Adult £3.25
Child £1.35
Concession £2.15
Family £7.50