A new art gallery named after one of the country’s greatest sculptors will open in Britain in May.
The £35 million Hepworth Wakefield is named after Barbara Hepworth, who was born and grew up in the West Yorkshire city.
It will be the largest purpose-built art gallery to open in Britain since the launch of Tate St Ives in Cornwall.
Its director, Simon Wallis, said: “The Hepworth Wakefield is a world-class building designed by one of this country’s leading architects, and is a fitting home for Wakefield’s long-held ambition to be recognised as the birthplace of Barbara Hepworth.
“I believe that, when The Hepworth Wakefield opens in May, it will be seen as a visionary investment in the community and the cultural life of this country.”