“At the top of Chapel Street is Cornwall Contemporary, a dazzling white space opened in 2006 by Sarah Brittain-Mansbridge, its collections are a glorious showcase for Cornish artistic talent” The Independent
“Cornwall Contemporary is a palace of minimalist modernism with frequently changing exhibitions” The Guardian
“This much-loved gallery has a reputation for showcasing high quality works and for spotting talent. Wander to the top of its three floors for marvellous rooftop views of Penzance; you’ll find a mix of established British artists beside promising just-out-of-art-school finds” Maverick
It’s so exciting to have a new floor to consider when hanging exhibitions and the setting and lighting in our new basement gallery is perfect for this piece on aluminium by Anthony Garratt ‘Inca Finca’. Please note that I will be closed all day on Monday 17th August whilst I hang our very exciting 20th Anniversary exhibition which features incredible work on all four floors of the gallery by all of our wonderful artists. We will be back open for you again on Tuesday 18th August.…
Last few days now of our utterly brilliant Jim Moir AKA Vic Reeves exhibition Congo Yonder. It’s been pure joy seeing all of our visitors over the last few weeks respond so enthusiastically to the works in this show – a true delight. Thank you for all of your excitement and huge thanks to Jim for giving us a third solo show and for being so generous with his time when he was here and big thanks to Nancy too. The last day you have to see this incredible show in its entirety is Saturday 15th August – so come to Penzance if you can!…
We’re halfway through our Jim Moir AKA Vic Reeves exhibition Cogno Yonder at Cornwall Contemporary and what a joyful, inspiring, life-affirming show it is. Thank you to the hundreds of people who have already visited us – you have until 15th August to come to Penzance to see these wonderful works for yourself.…
Jim Moir’s Owl in the Woods. One of these beautifully atmospheric paintings has sold but the second is currently available and you can see both in his exhibition at Cornwall Contemporary in Penzance until 15th August and on our website.…
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