As Simon Wallis, the director of the Hepworth Wakefield, discusses how her legacy could benefit the city, we take a look back at some of her career highlights.
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On 20 May, 1975, Hepworth (pictured in 1968) died in an accidental fire at Trewyn Studio, at the age of 1972. | Getty Photo: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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In 2003, Wakefield Council launched an international contest to find an architect to design a new city art gallery - which would eventually become the Hepworth Wakefield. | Getty
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Opened in 2011, the museum featured a major gift of works from Hepworth's family. Pictured in granddaughter Sophie Bowness prior to opening. | Getty Photo: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
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Hepworth's work continues to be displayed across the world, with more than 600 sculptures on display. More than a million people a year visit The Hepworth Wakefield. | Getty Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images