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Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures
17 May - 26 October 2025
★★★★ The Guardian
One of 'the exhibitions you must see in 2025' Art Fund
This major retrospective - the first in over 25 years - will chart the development of Chadwick’s art from her renowned degree show piece In the Kitchen (1977) through to her Piss Flowers (1991–2).
One of 'the exhibitions you must see in 2025' Art Fund
This major retrospective - the first in over 25 years - will chart the development of Chadwick’s art from her renowned degree show piece In the Kitchen (1977) through to her Piss Flowers (1991–2).
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Caroline Walker: Mothering
17 May - 26 October 2025
'The stunning parenting paintings every mother should see.' ★★★★★ The Guardian
Caroline Walker: Mothering will bring together works made over the past five years with new paintings Walker will make for the exhibition exploring themes of motherhood and early-years care.
Caroline Walker: Mothering will bring together works made over the past five years with new paintings Walker will make for the exhibition exploring themes of motherhood and early-years care.
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The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market
Saturday 22, Sunday 23, Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November, 10am-5pm, £2.50 in advance
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