William Mitchell in Context

As part of Bradford’s 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations, the Henry Moore Institute and Bradford City Council will present a season of research and cultural events exploring the role of sculptors in the context of post-war architecture and urban renewal.

Using the work of sculptor William Mitchell (1925-2020) as a catalyst, the research season will explore not only Bradford’s post-war cultural heritage, but the wider subject of post-war regeneration and the spirit of internationalism within which Mitchell and his contemporaries operated.

This networking event is an opportunity to hear from people in a variety of fields: architecture, urban studies, local and national heritage organisations, art history and residents associations. Topics for discussion include the context in which Mitchell was working, current preservation projects and the re-evaluation of Britain’s post-war architectural heritage, and frameworks for the future.

The event will begin with a tour of the existing William Mitchell works located across the city of Bradford, with lunch for participants provided. Places are free but booking is essential.