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The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Artwork removed after feminist campaigner ‘corrects' it
The National Trust removed an art piece at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire after it was tampered with by members of the public. The artwork, 'A Virtuous Woman,' invited visitors to stitch names of inspirational women onto a textile display. JK Rowling 's name was stitched onto the artwork seven times but was covered over twice by other participants due to her gender-critical views. Feminist campaigner Jean Hatchet shared images of her and another woman unpicking the stitching, which she described as a "correction."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
National Trust covers up artwork with JK Rowling's name after public interference
The National Trust has removed a piece of art featuring the name of JK Rowling after it was 'tampered with by a member of the public'. Visitors to Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire between April and November 2024 were invited to stitch the names of women they found inspirational and should be celebrated onto a textile display. Until recently, the fabric artwork, which had been named 'A Virtuous Woman' had been on display with the Harry Potter author's name sewn onto it seven times, but on two occasions had been stitched over by other participants. However, feminist campaigner Jean Hatchet shared images on X of her and another woman unpicking the stitching, saying they had 'corrected' the work. As a result, the National Trust said it had removed the artwork to 'protect it from further tampering and damage'. Injustice to JK Rowling corrected. Don't erase the names of women from art or life. #TerfsDidThis @LightninLex - perfect wingwoman as always. — Jean Hatchet (@JeanHatchet) May 31, 2025 Ms Hatchet criticised the response, saying she removed the 'stitching with the correct tool', took 'great time and care', and did not damage it. In recent years, Ms Rowling has divided opinion with her gender critical views, which has seen her argue trans women should not be allowed into female-only spaces. Activists have called her transphobic, a claim which she denies. The artwork was designed by Layla Khoo in association with the National Trust and the University of Leeds, with other names to appear including Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Taylor Swift and the word 'mum'. A National Trust spokesperson said: 'The artwork was open to contributions for 8 months and closed in November when the piece was finished and put on public display. 'During the participation phase, JK Rowling's name was stitched onto the piece seven times and in two instances it was stitched over by other participants. At the time the artwork was completed and subsequently hung, JK Rowling's name appeared five times without any overstitching. 'We ask people not to damage or tamper with artworks once they are finished and on public display. The piece has been taken off display for investigation and to protect it from further tampering or damage. We take all claims and incidents of damage to items in our care seriously and investigate each one.' Ms Rowling declined to comment.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
National Trust covers up artwork with JK Rowling's name after public interference
The National Trust has removed a piece of art featuring the name of JK Rowling after it was 'tampered with by a member of the public'. Visitors to Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire between April and November 2024 were invited to stitch the names of women they found inspirational and should be celebrated onto a textile display. Until recently, the fabric artwork, which had been named 'A Virtuous Woman' had been on display with the Harry Potter author's name sewn onto it seven times, but on two occasions had been stitched over by other participants. However, feminist campaigner Jean Hatchet shared images on X of her and another woman unpicking the stitching, saying they had 'corrected' the work. As a result, the National Trust said it had removed the artwork to 'protect it from further tampering and damage'. Ms Hatchet criticised the response, saying she removed the 'stitching with the correct tool', took 'great time and care', and did not damage it. In recent years, Ms Rowling has divided opinion with her gender critical views, which has seen her argue trans women should not be allowed into female-only spaces. Activists have called her transphobic, a claim which she denies. The artwork was designed by Layla Khoo in association with the National Trust and the University of Leeds, with other names to appear including Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Taylor Swift and the word 'mum'. A National Trust spokesperson said: 'The artwork was open to contributions for 8 months and closed in November when the piece was finished and put on public display. 'During the participation phase, JK Rowling's name was stitched onto the piece seven times and in two instances it was stitched over by other participants. At the time the artwork was completed and subsequently hung, JK Rowling's name appeared five times without any overstitching. 'We ask people not to damage or tamper with artworks once they are finished and on public display. The piece has been taken off display for investigation and to protect it from further tampering or damage. We take all claims and incidents of damage to items in our care seriously and investigate each one.'
Sky News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Artwork referencing JK Rowling taken down by National Trust after being 'tampered with'
The National Trust says it has taken down a piece of art featuring JK Rowling's name after it was "tampered with by a member of the public". It has urged people "not to damage or tamper with artworks" once they are finished and on public display. Between April and November last year, visitors to Derbyshire's Hardwick Hall were invited to nominate a "contemporary Virtuous Woman", whose name was then sewn into the fabric, before it was put on public show in February. Until recently, the artwork, A Virtuous Woman, has continued to be on display, featuring the Harry Potter author's name, which was "stitched over by other participants" at an unspecified time. Feminist campaigner Jean Hatchet said on X last week that she had "corrected" the work by unpicking the stitching which was over Rowling's name. It comes after criticism of Rowling 's views on gender issues that have seen her called transphobic by activists, which she has denied. The National Trust said the piece has been "taken off display… to protect it from further tampering or damage". Ms Hatchet has criticised the organisation's move, saying she removed the "stitching with the correct tool", took "great time and care", and did not damage it. She told Sky News: "Everyone involved in managing this project behaved in a cowardly fashion after a vindictive individual performed an act of woman-hating. It should have been removed immediately. Because they wouldn't, we did." The stitched names of British queens, artist Yoko Ono, ex-prime minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher, climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, and singer Taylor Swift among others appear not to have stitching over them on the recycled textile. The work comes from artist Layla Khoo in association with the University of Leeds and the National Trust. A spokeswoman for the trust said: "The artwork was open to contributions for eight months and closed in November when the piece was finished and put on public display. "During the participation phase, JK Rowling's name was stitched on to the piece seven times and in two instances it was stitched over by other participants. "At the time the artwork was completed and subsequently hung, JK Rowling's name appeared five times without any overstitching. "We ask people not to damage or tamper with artworks once they are finished and on public display. "The piece has been taken off display for investigation and to protect it from further tampering or damage. We take all claims and incidents of damage to items in our care seriously and investigate each one."
Sky News
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Sky News
Artwork referencing JK Rowling taken down after being 'tampered with'
Why you can trust Sky News The National Trust says it has taken down a piece of art featuring JK Rowling's name after it was "tampered with by a member of the public". It has urged people "not to damage or tamper with artworks" once they are finished and on public display. Between April and November last year, visitors to Derbyshire's Hardwick Hall were invited to nominate a "contemporary Virtuous Woman", whose name was then sewn into the fabric, before it was put on public show in February. Until recently, the artwork, A Virtuous Woman, has continued to be on display, featuring the Harry Potter author's name, which was "stitched over by other participants" at an unspecified time. Feminist campaigner Jean Hatchet said on X last week that she had "corrected" the work by unpicking the stitching which was over Rowling's name. It comes after criticism of Rowling 's views on gender issues that have seen her called transphobic by activists, which she has denied. The National Trust said the piece has been "taken off display… to protect it from further tampering or damage". Ms Hatchet has criticised the organisation's move, saying she removed the "stitching with the correct tool", took "great time and care", and did not damage it. She told Sky News: "Everyone involved in managing this project behaved in a cowardly fashion after a vindictive individual performed an act of woman-hating. It should have been removed immediately. Because they wouldn't, we did." The stitched names of British queens, artist Yoko Ono, ex-prime minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher, climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, and singer Taylor Swift among others appear not to have stitching over them on the recycled textile. The work comes from artist Layla Khoo in association with the University of Leeds and the National Trust. A spokeswoman for the trust said: "The artwork was open to contributions for eight months and closed in November when the piece was finished and put on public display. "During the participation phase, JK Rowling's name was stitched on to the piece seven times and in two instances it was stitched over by other participants. "At the time the artwork was completed and subsequently hung, JK Rowling's name appeared five times without any overstitching. "We ask people not to damage or tamper with artworks once they are finished and on public display. "The piece has been taken off display for investigation and to protect it from further tampering or damage. We take all claims and incidents of damage to items in our care seriously and investigate each one."
