Hepworth and Nicholson: The Hampstead Studio Photographs

6 Jun – 4 Oct 2026
Project Space, Floor 2

Step behind the scenes of Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson’s London Studio

Coinciding with the major exhibition Hepworth in Colour in The Courtauld’s Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries, this display brings together a remarkable group of photographs of Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson’s London studio, taken in 1933 by Paul Laib (1869–1958).

The photographs, which are held in The Courtauld’s collection, are among the most evocative and iconic studio images taken in Britain during the 20th century. Along with portraits of the two artists, the photographs show their shared studio at No. 7, Mall Studios in Hampstead – a space populated with sculptures, paintings and prints, arranged side by side with carving tools, plants and other studio objects.

This display will be a captivating insight into Hepworth and Nicholson’s London studio environment, which they occupied during the 1930s before moving to St Ives in Cornwall. The photographs also stand as compelling works of art in their own right.

This display is included in the Permanent Collection or Permanent Collection + Exhibition ticket. Tickets go on sale in 2026. Sign up to our newsletter to be among the first to hear about exhibitions, events and news.