About us
The Hepworth Wakefield is an award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire, set within Wakefield’s historic waterfront overlooking the River Calder. Designed by the acclaimed David Chipperfield Architects, the gallery opened in May 2011.
Named after Barbara Hepworth, one of the most important artists of the 20th century who was born and brought up in Wakefield, the gallery presents major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art and has dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process.
Our regular fairs and markets support artists and makers throughout the year. Plus our award winning learning programme engages and inspires families, communities and educational institutions.
The Hepworth Wakefield is home to Wakefield’s art collection – an impressive compendium of modern British art, including works by Ben Nicholson, Patrick Heron, L.S. Lowry, Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore as well as work by significant contemporary artists such as Frank Auerbach, Maggi Hambling, Anthea Hamilton, Martin Parr and Eva Rothschild.
The Hepworth Wakefield Garden, designed by internationally-renowned landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, transformed an unused bit of land into an inspiring free public garden for visitors and local residents to enjoy.
The Hepworth Wakefield is one of the four founding partners of Yorkshire Sculpture International. Together with Henry Moore Institute, Leeds Art Gallery and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, we work to build on the legacy of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore to position West Yorkshire as the capital of sculpture in the UK and ensure the region continues to be a thriving centre for the enjoyment and production of sculpture.
