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Grew up in Yorkshire, met Henry Moore at art school, put holes in sculptures to let the landscape through, and worked in St Ives until a studio fire killed her.

Where to see Barbara Hepworth
Collection holdings are reported here; current display varies. Check with each museum before visiting.
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2 recorded worksKröller-Müller Museum
Otterlo, Netherlands
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8 recorded works
Tate
London, United Kingdom
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2 recorded works
Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre
London, United Kingdom
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2 recorded works
Hepworth Wakefield
Wakefield, United Kingdom
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2 recorded works
Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds, United Kingdom
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2 recorded worksPier Arts Centre
Stromness, United Kingdom
Also here (1)
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1 recorded work
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo, United States
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1 recorded work
Kettle's Yard
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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1 recorded work
Government Art Collection
London, United Kingdom
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1 recorded work
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Rugby, United Kingdom
Also here (1)
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1 recorded work
York Art Gallery
York, United Kingdom
Also here (4)
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0 recorded worksMiddelheim Museum
Antwerp, Belgium
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1 recorded work
Whitworth Art Gallery
Manchester, United Kingdom
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1 recorded work
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington, New Zealand
Also here (1)
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1 recorded work
Hunterian Museum
London, United Kingdom
Also here (2)
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1 recorded work
Bolton Museum
Bolton, United Kingdom
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1 recorded work
Yale Center for British Art
New Haven, United States
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1 recorded work
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Swansea, United Kingdom
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1 recorded work
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol, United Kingdom
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1 recorded workManchester Art Gallery
Manchester, United Kingdom
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1 recorded work
National Trust
Swindon, United Kingdom
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1 recorded work
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit, United States
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1 recorded work
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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1 recorded work
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Also here (4)
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1 recorded work
Yale University Art Gallery
New Haven, United States
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1 recorded work
National Portrait Gallery
London, United Kingdom
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0 recorded works
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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0 recorded works
National Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
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0 recorded works
Lynden Sculpture Garden
Milwaukee, United States
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0 recorded works
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis, United States
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0 recorded works
University of York Art Collection
York, United Kingdom
Also here (3)
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0 recorded works
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States
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0 recorded works
Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst
Ghent, Belgium
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see Barbara Hepworth sculptures?
Barbara Hepworth's works can be seen at Kröller-Müller Museum, Tate, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and 2 other museums worldwide.When did Barbara Hepworth start sculpting?
Barbara Hepworth explored the natural world and the idea of solidity and space through rounded forms. She was especially connected to the landscapes surrounding her in Yorkshire and Cornwall.Why did Barbara Hepworth move to st ives?
In 1939, Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson were invited to stay in St Ives by the art critic Adrian Stokes. They decided to move to Cornwall because it was considered a safer location than London with a young family, just before the outbreak of World War Two.How did Barbara Hepworth make her sculptures?
Barbara Hepworth used the upstairs of her Trewyn Studio as a woodworking studio after buying the building in 1949. She worked directly with materials such as wood, stone, and bronze, allowing their qualities to influence her artistic choices.Why is Barbara Hepworth famous?
Barbara Hepworth is famous for changing the direction of three-dimensional art with her innovative ideas. She gained world recognition as a sculptor at a time when female artists were rare.What is Barbara Hepworth best known for?
Barbara Hepworth is recognised for changing the direction of three-dimensional art with her innovative ideas. She gained world recognition as a sculptor at a time when female artists were rare.Barbara Hepworth art movement?
Throughout her career, Barbara Hepworth focused on nature.
Sources
Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Barbara Hepworth's works across the following collections.
- [1] museum Buffalo AKG Art Museum Used for: museum holdings.
- [2] museum Kettle's Yard Used for: museum holdings.
- [3] museum Government Art Collection Used for: museum holdings.
- [4] museum Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Used for: museum holdings.
- [5] museum York Art Gallery Used for: museum holdings.
- [6] museum Middelheim Museum Used for: museum holdings.
- [7] book Hodge, Susie;, Artists at Home Used for: biography.
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