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Tate St Ives Exhibition

Artists of the St Ives School: The Essential Image

20 May – 26 September 2004
Ben Nicholson 1939-44 (painted relief)  1939-44

Ben Nicholson1939-44 (painted relief)  1939-44

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Ben Nicholson 1939-44 (painted relief)  1939-44

Ben Nicholson 1939-44 (painted relief) 1939-44

Throughout the 20th century, many artists have sought to express their ideas through the essential elements of painting and sculpture: line, shape, scale mass, colour and texture. Artists in St Ives were at the forefront of this movement in Britain, and established a focus for modern art in the area. A selection from the Tate collection, including Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Naum Gabo and Roger Hilton.

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20 May – 26 September 2004

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  • Ben Nicholson OM

    1894–1982
  • Naum Gabo

    1890–1977
  • Roger Hilton

    1911–1975
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