Tate St Ives

Tate St Ives offers an introduction to international Modern and contemporary art, including works from the Tate Collection. Tate St Ives also manages the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, which gives a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain's most important 20th century sculptors.


Current and Future Exhibitions:

The Dark Monarch: Magic and Modernity in British Art - 10 October 2009 – 10 January 2010

This group exhibition takes its title from the infamous 1962 book by St Ives artist Sven Berlin. It will explore the influence of folklore, mysticism, mythology and the occult on the development of art in Britain. Focusing on works from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day it will consider, in particular, the relationship they have to the landscape and legends of the British Isles.

There will be range of events associated with this show suitable for adults and families featuring film screenings, talks and ‘The Dark Weekend’ over Halloween at the end of October.

The exhibition will also be accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue containing contributions from over fifteen writers including Brian Dillon, Philip Hoare, Jon Savage, Jennifer Higgie, Marina Warner, Michael Bracewell, Alun Rowlands and Martin Clark.