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    The Perfect Piece

    Jun 16, 2021 4 minutes
    WORDS CLARE FOGGETT

    Choosing and positioning sculpture can be daunting, with numerous materials to consider, so many talented sculptors to tempt you with their work, and then the question of how to make sure it looks its best in your garden. Before you take the plunge, three curators of outdoor sculpture exhibitions offer their expert advice and ideas on choosing and displaying sculpture in a garden setting.

    CHOOSING MATERIALS

    There are lots of materials that work well in an outdoor setting, according to Rachel Bebb, garden designer and founder of The Garden Gallery. But she notes that stone is consistently popular with clients.

    “I think they like the idea that they’re getting a unique piece,” Rachel explains, “and there is such a broad range of

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