AN internationally-renowned contemporary artist is premiering new works at a Ryedale gallery.

The Courtyard Gallery at Castle Howard opened on Saturday with Mat Collishaw’s The Centrifugal Soul as its inaugural exhibition.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Mat Collishaw to Castle Howard, and are excited to be hosting the premiere of some of his new works,” said Nicholas Howard.

“It is wonderful to be able to open the Courtyard Gallery with an exhibition from such a prestigious artist, and we know that visitors are going to love the colourful, nature-inspired works that they will see here.”

Castle Howard reopened fully for the season on Saturday, March 24.

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