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Anthony McCall: Solid Light Works
16 Feb - 3 June 2018, Free entry
This major survey of the work of Anthony McCall presents the premiere of new immersive 'solid light' installations.
'A glowing cosmic spectacle' - **** The Guardian
'Nothing can quite prepare you for the experience. It is captivating.' The Times
'A glowing cosmic spectacle' - **** The Guardian
'Nothing can quite prepare you for the experience. It is captivating.' The Times
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Daughters of Necessity: Serena Korda & Wakefield's Ceramics
2 Dec 2017 - 5 July 2018, Free entry
British artist Serena Korda selects highlights from Wakefield's ceramic collection to show alongside her own work
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Anthony McCall: Solid Light Works
16 Feb - 3 June 2018, Free entry
This major survey of the work of Anthony McCall presents the premiere of new immersive 'solid light' installations.
'A glowing cosmic spectacle' - **** The Guardian
'Nothing can quite prepare you for the experience. It is captivating.' The Times
'A glowing cosmic spectacle' - **** The Guardian
'Nothing can quite prepare you for the experience. It is captivating.' The Times
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School Prints
12 Jan - 03 Jun 2018, Free entry
We've revived the old 1940s School Prints scheme and commissioned six British artists, Martin Creed, Jeremy Deller, Anthea Hamilton, Helen Marten, Haroon Mirza and Rose Wylie – to create limited edition prints responding to the original 1940’s brief. See the original prints alongside the new ones in this exhibition.
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Highlight Tours
Every day, 2 - 2.30pm, free
Join one of our friendly and knowledgeable gallery team for an informal highlights tour.
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Masterpieces by Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore
On permanent display, free entry
We present two exhibitions of work from our collection, examining two giants of British art and their deep connection with Yorkshire: Barbara Hepworth (born in Wakefield in 1903) and Henry Moore (born in Castleford in 1898)
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A Contemporary Collection
On permanent display, free entry
Since opening in 2011, The Hepworth Wakefield has continued Wakefield’s tradition of supporting contemporary artists through exhibitions and acquisitions.
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Monoprinting Printing Workshop
28 Apr 2018, 10.30am - 2pm, £60 / £45 Members
Learn two different methods of mono printing to produce exciting and experimental work inspired by Hepworth sculptures.
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Explore and Draw totes
Every Saturday, plus Mondays and Fridays in the Wakefield school holidays, 10am - 5pm, free
Borrow an Explore & Draw bag to discover the artworks in the gallery with your family. For families with children aged 2-12.
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Art Pods
Every Sat, Mon & Fri in the Wakefield school holidays, 11am - 4pm, FREE
Drop-in to our Art Pods in the galleries and make something inspired by the artwork around you.
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Light Play
Sun 1, Sun 29 April & Sun 3 June 11am - 4pm, FREE
Drop-in family workshop suitable for 2-12 year olds
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Future exhibitions
Find out what’s coming up at The Hepworth Wakefield
Our past exhibitions
A guide to our ambitious, world-class exhibitions programme and collection displays since opening in 2011.
