United Kingdom
The Hepworth Wakefield offers the largest purpose-built exhibition space outside London and houses a unique selection of sculptures by Barbara Hepworth alongside a world-class collection of 16th to 20th century art. Built in Hepworth’s hometown, the award-winning gallery has firmly cemented West Yorkshire’s reputation as the birthplace of modern British sculpture. The Hepworth Wakefield has worked with a host of international, contemporary artists on a programme of hugely successful exhibitions. They continue to build an impressive portfolio of limited editions, produced through these collaborations.
The Hepworth Wakefield is a public institution in Yorkshire housing an impressive collection, alongside a hugely successful exhibitions, events and educational program. The 1,600 square meter award-winning gallery spaces were designed by British architect David Chipperfield, and showcase a significant group of work by modern British artists, most notably Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, both born in the Wakefield district. The Hepworth Wakefield has worked with a host of international contemporary artists, and through these collaborations, continues to develop an impressive portfolio of limited editions
Gallery Walk
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 5AW
