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Oi! Oi! -We are very excited to present Samuel Bassett’s first show with Vigo.

Born in 1982 Samuel Bassett comes from Cornwall, more specifically the town of St Ives steeped in fishing and artistic heritage. His family have been there as fisherman and working on the land, mining and farming for hundreds of years and until recently he occupied a studio above his grandfathers former net loft at Porthmeor studios a few minutes walk from the Tate Gallery within the hustle and bustle.

Contemporary stories from his own experience and family lore, and snippets or news from the ups and downs of his …