Alistair Hardaker | Image: Peter Murray Gallery renaming ceremony © David Lindsay courtesy YSP
Founded with £1,000 in 1977, Murray led YSP for 45 years before stepping down in 2022.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has renamed its main Underground Gallery in honour of the Park’s founder, Sir Peter Murray CBE.
‘The Peter Murray Gallery’ was officially unveiled at a special event, attended by artists, supporters and staff of the Park.
The renaming celebrates Murray having founded YSP in 1977 with a £1,000 grant, and leading the organisation over 45 years.
Murray was awarded a CBE and later a knighthood in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to the arts.
THe founding director stepped down in 2022, and was replaced by Clare Lilley until 2025. Earlier this year Joe Hill was appointed as the third director and chief executive, coming from his previous role at Towner Eastbourne.
HIll said: “Renaming the Underground Gallery the Peter Murray Gallery is a fitting tribute to a visionary who changed the cultural landscape of Yorkshire and the UK.
“Sir Peter’s belief in making art accessible in extraordinary places has shaped everything we do at YSP. This gallery has hosted some of the most ambitious exhibitions in our programme, and carrying his name forward ensures that his legacy continues to inspire artists and audiences for generations to come.”
