“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
I’m head over heels for these incredible textile pieces behind our desk by Patricia Kelly. The detailing and surface texture in them is exquisite. We also have a number of her smaller pieces in our new Winter Collection that you can see now in the gallery and on our website.
Luckily I had help this morning whilst hanging our new exhibitions, in the shape of Fidget (emotional support dog) and husband Dom (shifter/ mover/ wrapper extraordinaire) as I am still battling the lurgy. Have any of you been struck down with it? I hope you’re all staying healthy. But it was still a complete joy to hang Jessica Cooper’s paintings in our attic gallery for her new Boats + Fruit Bowls + The Things In Between exhibition and all of the work for our new Winter Collection by all of our other artists on our other three floors. For any of you who missed our superb David Mankin exhibition, you can still come along to see the unsold pieces which are hanging on our ground floor gallery. Do come along from tomorrow – Wednesday 28th to see all of these wonderful works as we are ready nice and early for you. Plus everyone is welcome at our last private view of 2026 on Saturday 7th November between 11am – 1pm.
This painting feels very appropriate on this wild and stormy morning here in Cornwall – The mighty wind rises roaring seawards by David Mankin. It’s the last two days now of our Odysseys exhibition and for those of you who haven’t yet visited, David will be in the gallery on the last day tomorrow Saturday 24th October between 11am – 2pm
David Mankin’s remarkable large mixed media on canvas ‘Loe Bar’ – part of his solo exhibition Odysseys that is now in its final week at Cornwall Contemporary. This Saturday 24th October is the last chance for you to come along to see this extraordinary exhibition and it’s the perfect chance for you to also meet David as he will be in the gallery between 11am – 2pm
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