Hidden in Plain Sight

See key highlights from the city's abstract art collection, many of which have not been out on display for a number of years.

Hidden in Plain Sight includes paintings by major British artists such as leading St Ives School artist, Patrick Heron (1920-1999); Devon-born Justin Knowles (1935-2004) whose innovative works are held by the Tate, the Arts Council and other public collections throughout the UK and abroad, and former 1991 Turner Prize nominee, Ian Davenport (1966- ).

The exhibition also includes sculptures from Barbara Hepworth and Margaret Lovell, as well as rare film footage of Patrick Heron at work in Porthmeor Studios. Previously unseen, the footage dates from the late 1950s when he was at a pivotal point in his career.

Artists in the show are:

Lar Cann
Beryl Clark
Ian Davenport
Barbara Hepworth
Patrick Heron
Derek Holland
Justin Knowles
Alexander Mackenzie
Keith Rowe
Michael Snow
Peter Thursby
Peter Tysoe
John Wells
Bryan Wynter
Marie Yates

Many of the featured artists have links with local and regional artists societies and organisations, including Plymouth Society of Artists, St Ives Society of Artists, Penwith Society of Arts, Newlyn Society of Artists, Plymouth College of Art and Plymouth College.

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