Experience the first extensive presentation of Naum Gabo's (1890–1977) sculptures, paintings, drawings and architectural designs to be held in the UK for over 30 years. The exhibition marks the centenary of the Realistic Manifesto 1920, a set of pioneering artistic principles launched in Moscow by Gabo and his brother Antoine Pevsner. The statement declared that authentically modern... View Article
This exhibition accompanies the publication of a new book by art critic and writer Peter Davies, published by the St Ives Printing & Publishing Company. The book brings together exhibition reviews written over a 20-year period, many of which cover the work of a large number of well known St Ives and Cornwall-based artists. The... View Article
The Leach Pottery presents an exhibition of diverse personal work from each member of its international Studio team. The inaugural exhibition of the Leach 100 centenary celebrations, ‘Leach Studio Potters: 100 Years On’ celebrates the rich creative talents of the potters who produce the iconic Leach Standard Ware. The Leach Pottery, established in 1920, has... View Article
Let your creativity run wild as we challenge you to make your own toys from the bits and pieces you’ll find in our Naum Gabo inspired Studio workshop. Take them away or stay and play! Free with gallery admission, Tate Membership or Locals’ Pass.
The Newlyn School artists are famous for painting outdoors, 'en plein air'. The Cornish light and landscape attracted painters to Newlyn, but once here, they found inspiration not just outside, but also within local homes, sail lofts and schools. Bringing together a fine selection of Newlyn School interiors, including works by Walter Langley, Stanhope Forbes,... View Article
Our flagship exhibition of works by artists associated with St Ives Modernism, this annual exhibition offers collectors the chance to buy accessibly-priced works by most of the key names in post-War St Ives art, as well as presenting quality works by some less well known artists working in St Ives during the period. Artists included:... View Article
Eight days of literature in St Ives featuring book launches, poetry readings, workshops and open air events including poetry and prose readings, live music, comedy acts, creative writing workshops. With events taking place in venues close to the town centre, you can listen to poetry and music in Norway Square for free every day and... View Article
Tate St Ives will stage a major exhibition of existing and new work by South Korean artist Haegue Yang, renowned for her vast and non-binary artistic languages. The materiality and aesthetics of her work are derived from her inventive methods, from using industrial and everyday materials to labour-intensive and craft-based procedures that create creature-like sculptures. The... View Article
The event sees artists and craftspeople in Cornwall throw open the doors to their studios.
A Welcome to Open Studios Cornwall from Anthony Frost ‘I really admire those artists that participate. I used to host big studio visits, 45 students in the morning and 45 in the afternoon, those were the days! I’ve always felt it was a two way vibe – the artists taking part and those that visit... View Article
This major summer exhibition looks at the relationship between photography and the British seaside from the 1850s to the present. Images of the beach, hotel life, the holiday camp, dressing up and dressing down, wild waves and coastlines all combine to create a rich picture of British resorts. As well as featuring the work of... View Article
The St Ives September Festival began in a back kitchen in Teetotal Street in September 1977 bringing together the diverging interests of several arts and music professionals. The first Festival, which ran from 14th to 24th September 1978 was already ambitious in its scope and covered folk music, dance, fine arts, chamber music, poetry, arts... View Article