Redfern Gallery Celebrates St Ives Movement with New Exhibition

The Redfern Gallery in London is presenting a new exhibition dedicated to the St Ives School, a pivotal movement in twentieth-century British art. For over a century, St Ives in Cornwall has attracted artists with its exceptional light, dramatic coastline, and a close-knit artistic community. The movement began with Alfred Wallis's instinctive depictions of the fishing town and evolved through the radical modernism of Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth, becoming one of the defining artistic movements of the era. The Redfern Gallery has a long history with these artists; within its first year, it became the first gallery to exhibit carvings by both Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, signaling an early commitment to British modernism. Over the decades, the gallery championed many artists associated with the St Ives School, providing a platform for work that would define post-war British art. The exhibition highlights the gallery's integral role in this history and celebrates the enduring legacy of the St Ives movement.