The chaotic, haphazard and bizarre nature of modern art is easily explained: The painter finally settles for whatever satisfaction may be involved in working not as an independent member of a society that needs him, but as a retainer for a small group of people who as a profession or as a hobby are interested in the game of comparing one mutation with another.
- John Canaday (former art critic of the New York Times)

I am for an art that is political-erotical-mystical, that does something other than sit on its ass in a museum.
- Claes Oldenburg

By now, though, let's hope you are convinced that you need to see this show for yourself. It isn't to be missed, even if you have only a casual interest in contemporary art.  read more »

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Nil Desperandum
Knill House, St. Ives, Cornwall
12th - 24th December 2009

Nil Desperandum is an exhibition of contemporary art and historical artefacts exploring the legacy of John Knill and his family motto, Nil Desperandum.  

Curators Sally Noall and Phil Rushworth are inviting proposals of contemporary works for the exhibition, the works selected will be displayed alongside the objects and artefacts of John Knill.  Artists are free to interpret the title of the show and to incorporate any of the available John Knill information as they wish.  read more »