Art and life

A guided tour of the ‘landmark’ exhibition to mark the Hepworth Wakefield’s 10th anniversary, the largest exhibition of Barbara Hepworth’s work since the artist’s death in 1975.  This award-winning art gallery located at Wakefield’s historic waterfront was designed by the renowned David Chipperfield Architects and opened in May 2011.  

Barbara Hepworth, one of the most acclaimed artists of the 20th century was born and brought up in Wakefield.  The gallery houses both dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process and major exhibitions of international modern and contemporary art.