BREAKING THE MOULD

Explore the art of figurative sculpture at one of these brilliant new exhibitions

‘ DISOBEDIENT BODIES’

The Hepworth Wakefield has recruited fashion designer JW Anderson to curate its show, ‘Disobedient Bodies’. There are figures by Jamie Hawkesworth ( The Thinlies, above), as well as ceramics by potter Hans Coper, and clothes by the likes of Rei Kawakubo (18 March– 18 June; hepworthwakefield.org).

‘ ANNE PURKISS: SCULPTORS’

In the open-air Yorkshire Sculpture Park, ‘Anne Purkiss: Sculptors’ showcases the photographer’s blackand-white shots of contemporary sculptors at work, including Antony Gormley and Sir Anthony Caro (above), and Sophie Ryder in Salisbury Cathedral (4 March–4 June; ysp.co.uk).

‘ BECOMING HENRY MOORE’

The Henry Moore Institute is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an exhibition in the studios (above) and gardens at Moore’s former home in Perry Green. ‘Becoming Henry Moore’ charts the artist’s education, friendships and travels during his formative years (14 April–22 October; henry-moore.org).