Summary
The National Trust removed a textile artwork from display at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire after a person tampered with it by unpicking the stitching over JK Rowling's name. Between April and November 2024, people added names to the artwork, which was designed to honor admired women. The artwork, created by artist Layla Khoo, was inspired by a historical piece and is being investigated due to the incident.
Key Facts
- The artwork allowed public contributions of women's names from April to November 2024.
- A participant had stitched over JK Rowling's name, which was later unpicked by activist Jean Hatchet.
- The National Trust manages Hardwick Hall and asked visitors not to tamper with art.
- The art piece is based on missing embroidery by Bess of Hardwick from the 16th century.
- Participants added names of admired women like Rosa Parks and Taylor Swift to the artwork.
- The National Trust stated that people who contributed did not represent their views or those of the University of Leeds.
- The artwork aimed to reflect virtues and was intended for display throughout 2025.
