Hepworth wakefield

the sculptor barbara hepworth is celebrated at the hepworth in a duo of exhibitions, A Greater Freedom: Hepworth 1965-1975 and Hepworth in Yorkshire, which are complemented by a third: Plasters: Casts and Copies

The Hepworth Wakefield is a purpose-built art gallery named after the late English artist Barbara Hepworth, who was born in Wakefield in 1903. It is the successor to the Wakefield Art Gallery which was founded in 1934 and became one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the country. ⁠Since opening, the new gallery has built on this tradition by providing facilities to display the collection, continuing to support contemporary artists and establishing a thriving programme of…

Designing a public space from scratch, Tom Stuart-Smith created a changing spectacle of colour in front of the Yorkshire gallery, with the garden being developed by gardener Katy Merrington. Words Alys Fowler. Photographs Jason Ingram

A glorious showcase for the elemental works by its namesake and other artists, the garden at The Hepworth Wakefield gallery was devised by Tom Stuart-Smith as a vibrant yet tranquil space with distinctive plantings that captivate visitors throughout the year

Image 12 of 17 from gallery of In Progress: The Hepworth Wakefield Gallery / David Chipperfield. © Wojtek Gurak

The subjecct was to create a new facility as a place of prayer where people could harmoniously come together regardless of religion or race.

On February 18 you were presenting here a preview of the first images of the museum designed by David Chipperfield Architects, now thanks to the photographer Iwan Baan, we bring you some more photos of exterior and interior of the project. Opening 05/21/2011. (more information about project bellow link)

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