The Hepworth Wakefield
About
The Hepworth Wakefield is an award-winning art gallery and major cultural landmark situated on the waterfront of the River Calder. Named after the legendary sculptor Barbara Hepworth, who was born in the city, the gallery's striking geometric design was created by the internationally acclaimed architect David Chipperfield. It houses a world-class collection of modern and contemporary art, with a particular focus on 20th-century British sculpture. The gallery has transformed Wakefield's South Quarter into a vibrant social and creative destination, featuring beautiful riverside gardens and a diverse programme of exhibitions that celebrate the city's rich artistic heritage.
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About Wakefield
Wakefield is a city in West Yorkshire known for its artistic heritage (birthplace of Barbara Hepworth) and its soaring cathedral spire, the tallest in Yorkshire.
- Tallest cathedral spire in Yorkshire (75m)
- Birthplace of sculptor Barbara Hepworth
- The legendary 'Wakefield Cycle' of mystery plays
- Major center for the Yorkshire coal and wool trade
