Modern Conversations explores 100 years of art, celebrating how West Cornwall has welcomed and inspired artists and revealing new connections to artists from around the world.
The displays spotlight five key artists associated with the modern art networks of St Ives and West Cornwall: Alfred Wallis (1855–1942), Marlow Moss (1889–1958), Barbara Hepworth (1903–1975), Partou Zia (1958–2008) and Bob Law (1934–2004). Shown in dialogue with works by other 20th and 21st century artists from Cornwall and around the globe. The displays will unravel the stories and legacies of modern art in St Ives and beyond. Modern Conversations will exhibit painting, sculpture, ceramics, film, and photography side by side, spanning decades and continents.
