West Cornwall - A Destination For Art Lovers

Despite being noticeably away from such cultural centers as London and other urban areas of art in Great Britain, Cornwall is the artistic heritage that stretches far into the past century. region's unique rugged landscape, temperate climate and the intriguing history has influenced many artists and sculptors during the years leading to the establishment of Falmouth College of Arts (now part of University College Falmouth) and many other place of artistic interest. western tip of Cornwall is particularly known for its must-see place for art fans - and this article details a few key spots

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Tate St. Ives is situated just off Porthmeor Beach in this vibrant and popular places on the coast of North Cornwall. Art Deco building has exhibited many works from famous names over the years, including Damien Hurst and Derek Jarman, as well as many local artists, including those who honed their craft in the St Ives school during the heyday of the 50s and 60s. The gallery currently has a diverse collection that is easily accessible by car and public transport.

In addition to the Tate, St Ives is also home to the Barbara Hepworth Museum, which works to preserve the home and workshop-known sculptor who died in 1975. Sculpture Garden shows much of her work, but it is also possible to see her living room and workshops that are hardly touched since the death of Hepworth. For those interested in art history and its impact on the town, the museum is a great opportunity to explore how Hepworth lived and learned about her involvement in the Penwith Society of art, led by the painter Ben Nicholson.

the south coast of Cornwall is also home to two different galleries. Newlyn Art Gallery is located just outside Penzance Newlyn is open since 1895 and was extended in 2006/2007. Gallery was originally intended to expose the work of the Newlyn School of Art, but in recent years has grown to include work as far ranging as photographs, abstract and modern painting, mixed media and sculpture - as well as hosting their own festival with music and poetry.

As part of a large expansion of work, Newlyn Art Gallery team has announced expansion of its existing sites and new in-town gallery called Exchange in Penzance. new gallery opened in 2007 and is free to visit all year round. She has since become known for the amount of public participation events that happen there, including Extended Play! Transition and 9, which allowed the audience to participate in the production of art. Penzance is easily reached by car, bus and mainline railway.