Ginny and Rob will be discussing the life and work of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, whose contribution to the story of modernism in St Ives has been relatively overlooked. The book details how following early promise and success, she overcame personal and professional challenges in mid-career to achieve recognition at the end of her life.
The book provides an accessible account of the key themes and motivations that underpinned her life as an artist. The talk will focus on how the book set out to reconsider her contribution to St Ives modernism and highlight the potential relevance of the artist’s work today.
The book will be available to buy from the Tate St Ives shop and theCafé bar and terrace will be open throughout the evening.
Dr Virginia Button
Ginny is an art historian, writer, curator and teacher in modern and contemporary British Art. Roles include Tate Curator, lecturer Falmouth University and Director of The Falmouth School of Art. Ginny has written several books including St Ives Artists: A Companion for Tate St Ives.
Rob Airey
Rob Airey is Director of the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, which manages the estate of this leading 20th century British artist and funds residencies and bursaries for artists. He gained an MA at the Courtauld Institute and followed an interest in post-war British Art through roles at Tate, the Henry Moore Foundation and the Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro and the Hatton Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne.
There is one entrance to Tate St Ives from Porthmeor Beach. This has a ramp and a flight of steps with a handrail.
- There is lift access and level access to most areas of the gallery
- Accessible toilets are located on the third floor at Tate St Ives close to Gallery 6
To help plan your visit to Tate St Ives, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information of what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
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