The influence of the Impressionist movement on contemporary painting cannot be underestimated; indeed, it is arguable that few artists practising now are not informed by its legacy.

The modern principles of painting that we take for granted were ground-breaking and revolutionary when introduced to Britain in the nineteenth century, and they continue stimulate and inspire artists even today.

In recognition of this, Beside The Wave's "Contemporary Impressionism" exhibition celebrates the impact of impressionism on contemporary landscape art.

The exhibition runs concurrently with Falmouth Art Gallery's "British Impressionists" and comprises five individual shows, each of which explores the continued influence of impressionism on modern-day landscape art in Cornwall.

Click images to see the artists press release or catalogue paintings

View the Observer article on Contemporary Impressionism

View the Country Life article on Contemporary Impressionism