Legs Walking, by the late celebrated sculptor Kenneth Armitage, is to leave City Square after being on display for six years.
The striking sculpture was loaned to the city by a private collector back in 2018.
Leeds City Council have stated the collector, who wishes to remain anonymous, has asked for its return.
The sculpture is due to be removed this week, from its sight behind Mill Hill Chapel on City Square.
It is expected to remain on public display, but at a new location in Yorkshire.
Legs Walking was the penultimate work of Kenneth Armitage, who was born in Leeds and sadly died in 2002.
It was installed alongside another piece by Mr Armitage, Both Arms, which will remain in place.
Council Salma Arif said the sculpture had “paved the way” for a new generation of “world-class” public artworks and that it had been an “absolute privilege” to display Legs Walking in the city.
She said: “We’d like to thank the owner for allowing this beautiful sculpture to be part of the city’s cultural landscape for so long.
“It’s also inspiring to see the legacy this piece is leaving behind and how it has so successfully paved the way for a new generation of world class public artworks, telling important Leeds stories and capturing the heart and heritage of our city.”
What do we reckon then, will you miss this sculpture once it walks out of the city?
Read more:
- Girls Aloud at First Direct Arena, Leeds – setlist, stage times, tickets, and more
- This iconic Leeds restaurant has had a £2 million refurbishment – and it looks absolutely stunning
- Permanent tribute to be put in place at Leeds Rhinos stadium in memory of Rob Burrow
- You can visit loads of the UK’s best heritage sites for FREE this autumn
Featured image – Flickr
