“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
Jessica Cooper’s highly anticipated new exhibition Boats + Fruit Bowls + The Things in Between can now be viewed in the gallery and on our website along with the immersive 3d virtual reality tour
Our new Winter Collection featuring paintings, ceramics and sculpture by all of our artists can be seen on three floors of the gallery and runs in conjunction with Jessica Cooper’s exhibition.
For those of you who missed our much loved David Mankin exhibition, there is still one room on our ground floor with David’s unsold work on display for you to see.
“Everything is a journey. I am, you are. These paintings are journeys.
For me, one journey-within-a-journey has been a long voyage, alighting occasionally upon the islands of Jessica Cooper’s work – a journey spanning more than 20 years. To the casual eye, perhaps, the developments in her painting may seem subtle; changes in ground, changes in her use of black, the shifting power of her metaphor and the resonance of her titling. But to those of us who tune in regularly to her particular visual music, this new collection represents something of a quiet revolution.
Everything is a journey. I invite you to find your own in this exhibition.”
Richard Blacborow, October 2026
Jessica Cooper – Boats + Fruit Bowls + the Things in Between – continues in the gallery until 12th December.
We’ve had some wonderful new additions to our Winter Collection this week, including two of Emma McClure’s charming dogs in cars paintings. Fresh off her easel, you can spot both of these beauties on our website now and they’ll be soon on the gallery wall too.
I’m delighted to have a new selection of sculptural wooden vessels in our new Winter Collection by Malcolm Martin and Gaynor Dowling. Beautifully tactile, these scorched, limed and carved oak pieces are exquisitely detailed. You can find them in the gallery now and on our website.
Thank you to all of our friends who came to our last private view of 2026 to celebrate the opening of Jessica Cooper’s exhibition Boats + Fruit Bowls + the Things in Between and our Winter Collection of paintings, sculpture and ceramics. You travelled from as far as London and elsewhere to come along and it was an absolute joy to see you all. Pop along to Penzance to enjoy both of these wonderful shows – we are open Monday – Saturday 10 – 4 and if you can’t make it in person, we have the immersive 3d gallery tour on our website.
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