Naming The Hepworth Wakefield


The Hepworth Wakefield is named in tribute to one of Britain's most acclaimed artists, Wakefield born sculptor Dame Barbara Hepworth.

Her works and creative passion are a lasting legacy that has inspired us to develop The Hepworth Wakefield as a place that is accessible to all and for everyone to enjoy.


Lasting legacy and inspiring things to come ...




BARBARA HEPWORTH: 1903 - 1975
© Bowness, Hepworth Estate
Photo: Rosemary Mathews  (Biog.16)

The image shows Barbara Hepworth at work in her Trewyn Studio in St Ives.

The piece of sculpture she is working on is Talisman II, 1960.