The Hepworth Wakefield
Posted in Architecture, Art, Modern Architecture, Sculpture at 12:00 on 11 January 2025
We had an overnight stop at Wakefield on the way back up from Bath so that we could go to The Hepworth Wakefield. It was built in commemoration of artist/sculptor Barbara Hepworth who was born in the town. As well as many of her works it now houses the municipal art collection started in 1923.
The building stands by the River Calder and was designed by British architect David Chipperfield.
From over River Calder:-
From walkway over the river:-
Entrance and rear:-
I took a video of the weir from the main road bridge:-