The Artist They Tried to Ban: How Jacob Epstein Broke Sculpture
March 1, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this HENI Talks film, presented by Jo Baring, we explore why Epstein’s raw, expressive style was considered "monstrous" by his peers and how he paved the way for every modern sculptor who followed. From the radical, mechanical intensity of Rock Drill to the visceral power of his public monuments, Epstein’s work was a lightning rod for scandal.
Did he truly change sculpture forever? Or was he simply a rebel who refused to play by the rules?
In this film, we explore, how he moved British sculpture away from Victorian "prettiness" toward Modernism.
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