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| National Trust cover up tampered artwork in Derbyshire featuring JK Rowling | National Trust cover up tampered artwork in Derbyshire featuring JK Rowling |
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| An activist unpicked stitching covering JK Rowling's name on the artwork | An activist unpicked stitching covering JK Rowling's name on the artwork |
| The National Trust has covered up a piece of art featuring the name of author JK Rowling, after it was tampered with by a member of the public. | The National Trust has covered up a piece of art featuring the name of author JK Rowling, after it was tampered with by a member of the public. |
| Between April and November 2024 visitors to Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire were invited to stitch names of women they felt should be celebrated on to a textile display called Virtuous Woman. | Between April and November 2024 visitors to Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire were invited to stitch names of women they felt should be celebrated on to a textile display called Virtuous Woman. |
| During this time, a participant stitched over the Harry Potter author's name. Last week, this covering was removed by feminist campaigner Jean Hatchet. | During this time, a participant stitched over the Harry Potter author's name. Last week, this covering was removed by feminist campaigner Jean Hatchet. |
| The National Trust, who manage the property, said: "The artwork was open to contributions for eight months and closed in November when the piece was finished and put on public display." | The National Trust, who manage the property, said: "The artwork was open to contributions for eight months and closed in November when the piece was finished and put on public display." |
| "We ask visitors not to tamper with any art on display," they added. | "We ask visitors not to tamper with any art on display," they added. |
| "The piece has been taken off display while we investigate the damage caused and consider next steps." | "The piece has been taken off display while we investigate the damage caused and consider next steps." |
| Rowling declined to comment. | |
| Members of the public added names of women they admire to the textile artwork | Members of the public added names of women they admire to the textile artwork |
| The best-selling author has been criticised for her views on gender identity and for arguing trans women should not be allowed into female-only spaces. | The best-selling author has been criticised for her views on gender identity and for arguing trans women should not be allowed into female-only spaces. |
| Her comments have drawn both support and criticism in recent years on social media and from public figures. | Her comments have drawn both support and criticism in recent years on social media and from public figures. |
| Visitors of all ages contributed names to the dress, which was created by artist Layla Khoo in association with University of Leeds and National Trust. | Visitors of all ages contributed names to the dress, which was created by artist Layla Khoo in association with University of Leeds and National Trust. |
| Recurring names included Rowling, civil rights activist Rosa Parks, singer Taylor Swift and the term "mum". | Recurring names included Rowling, civil rights activist Rosa Parks, singer Taylor Swift and the term "mum". |
| The artwork was officially put on display in November. | The artwork was officially put on display in November. |
| JK Rowling's name was added to the artwork multiple times | JK Rowling's name was added to the artwork multiple times |
| Ms Hatchet posted on X that she had removed "hateful stitching" and called on the trust to "apologise to women immediately". | Ms Hatchet posted on X that she had removed "hateful stitching" and called on the trust to "apologise to women immediately". |
| In a post on X last month, the Trust said: "Any contributions to the piece have been made by those who chose to take part. | In a post on X last month, the Trust said: "Any contributions to the piece have been made by those who chose to take part. |
| "None of the views expressed or actions taken by participants represent the views of the National Trust, the artist or the University of Leeds." | "None of the views expressed or actions taken by participants represent the views of the National Trust, the artist or the University of Leeds." |
| Other names included in the art work included novelist Agatha Christie, philanthropist Elizabeth Fry and nurse Edith Cavell. | |
| The artwork was inspired by a missing embroidery owned by Bess of Hardwick in the 16th Century. | |
| She had commissioned five embroideries for her stately home which were all made using recycled fabrics. | |
| They depicted women she thought would reflect her virtues, importance, wealth, education and values. | |
| While four of these remained at Hardwick Hall, a fifth featuring Cleopatra with Justicia and Fortitudo did not survive. | |
| Instead of recreating the missing original, Ms Khoo instead created a piece that was the same size and scale. | |
| Members of the public were then invited to add names of people that could reflect important virtues and values today. | |
| The National Trust had said the new piece would be on display throughout 2025. |