Designed by award-winning British architect, David Chipperfield, The Hepworth will show for the first time a unique collection of sculptures by Barbara Hepworth – one of the most important sculptors of the 20th Century, who was born and raised in Wakefield. Its bold, modern architecture will be a fitting home for an outstanding collection of British art, featuring work by some of the UK’s best-known artists.

As one of the largest and finest galleries outside of London, The Hepworth Wakefield will bring international contemporary art and historical exhibitions to Yorkshire. Visitors will also be able to experience  art, architecture and design through a varied programme of talks, tours, film-screenings and workshops, or simply relax in the stylish restaurant and café, serving seasonal, locally-sourced food.

The striking new building, designed by award-winning architect David Chipperfield, will be a new social space on Wakefield’s newly-regenerated waterfront. Visitors will be able to take part in a varied programme of talks, tours, workshops, film-screenings and concerts; relax in the stylish café and restaurant offering seasonal, locally sourced food; or browse a unique range of prints, publications and gifts in the gallery shop.

The Hepworth Wakefield will be a place for enjoyment, inspiration, socialising, learning and business, which alongside the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, will make Yorkshire a key destination for lovers of art, architecture and design.