What’s on Historic loan project kicks off summer in Harlow Sculpture Town Summer in Harlow Sculpture Town began mid-May when Contrapuntal Forms, a three-tonne sculpture made in 1951 by Dame Barbara Hepworth, was moved 200 miles from Glebelands to The Hepworth Wakefield gallery in Yorkshire. The sculpture has gone on temporary loan to the exhibition ‘Barbara Hepworth: Art & Life’, the most expansive retrospective of the artist’s work since her death in 1975. Hepworth is widely considered to be the most prominent female British artist of the 20th century. In return, Harlow will receive a replacement artwork by a contemporary female artist. Contrapuntal Forms was the very first sculpture installed in the early days of the new town. Today, Harlow is home to a collection of over 101 public sculptures, earning it the name ‘Harlow Sculpture Town’. The collection is managed by Harlow Art Trust, an independent charity established in 1953. It is supported by a growing community of people passionate about Harlow’s sculptural heritage. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, email info@harlowarttrust.org.uk There are different ways to find your way around this exceptional collection of public art:
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• Join a gentle hour-long walking tour in the town centre led by expert guides. If you have ever walked past a sculpture and wondered why it is there, this walk is for you! Suitable for all ages, but children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. www.sculpturetown.uk/whats-on/ summer-sculpture-walks
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• Locate and visit your local sculptures online. Just visit sculpturetown.uk on your desktop or smartphone. • For the Harlow Sculpture Town paper map and guide, visit sculpturetown.uk/whats-on/maps and find your local pick-up point.
