A train ride across the Pennines from Manchester whisked me to the West Yorkshire city of Wakefield.
I headed to The Hepworth Gallery, named after artist Barbara Hepworth, who was born there in 1903. It’s a sleek, contemporary building created by David Chipperfield and an unexpected sight in the heart of post-industrial Yorkshire.
I stalked the lofty rooms and corridors, finding delectable shadow, light and lines to capture. But before heading outside to do the same, enjoyed a photography exhibition and inevitably some cake in the gallery cafe.
This is a cool, modern place and well worth visiting if you find yourself anywhere in the north of England.
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since moving to Yorkshire this is now top of my wish list – your lens has done a great rendition of her work – as I would expect of you Mike
Hi Laura, I didn’t realise you’d emigrated to the north too. This place is worth having a wander round. I mainly missed out on the art and Hepworth exhibition as I was so immersed in the building :)
A lovely collection of images, Mike. It’s nice to photograph a gallery and have it as the focal point, rather than the artwork it contains. :)
Thank you Richard! To be honest I visited primarily for the building and it didn’t disappoint. However I think I’ve set myself up to provide an exotic foreign destination every week now! 🤣
Well, I wasn’t going to say anything. But… ;)
Ha!! Wakefield is very exotic :) I’ll need to get my coat on and add some more to my carbon paw print!