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The Exhibitionists and the National Museum Wales
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A new series where the National Museum Wales challenges the public to create their own exhibition from its treasures begins tonight at 10pm on 成人论坛 Two Wales. David Anderson, director general at the museum, talks about the challenges the museum faced in taking part in the series, and what they ...
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National Library prepares for Christopher Williams retrospective
Laura Chamberlain
Staff at the National Library of Wales are gearing up for a major new retrospective of the works of Maesteg-born artist Christopher Williams. The retrospective, which will feature around 150 paintings by the artist, is currently being set up at the Aberystwyth library ahead of the opening in July. Inspecting a painting by Williams Removing one of Williams' pieces from Maesteg Town Hall The curation of such a large exhibition sounds wonderfully artistic and creative doesn't it? Yet there's some manual labour involved in the process too, if these pictures sent by the team at the National Library are anything to go by. Williams is perhaps best known for his imposing classical subjects, including The Awakening of Wales and his large scale classical interpretations of the Mabinogion. He was also a notable portrait painter and was commissioned to paint the portraits of important figures of the day, such as David Lloyd George, and commemorative paintings such as the Investiture of Edward, Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle in 1911. This retrospective will also show more the spontaneous paintings that Williams made of the Welsh coast, some of which have never been seen, which give an insight into the artist's personality and his love of Wales. Removing one of Williams' pieces from Maesteg Town Council Williams gifted many of his paintings to his home town, so the library has been busy transporting many of the paintings from Maesteg in readiness for the exhibition. Pieces from private and public collections have also been gathered for the retrospective. The sheer size of some of the paintings going on show make manoeuvring them into position a little tricky: when was the last time you had to erect a scaffold to remove a painting from the wall in your front room? The exhibition, Christopher Williams 1873-1934: A Retrospective, will run from 7 July until 22 September 2012 and will be officially opened by artist and former MP Kim Howells on Saturday 14 July. Howells presented the 2011 成人论坛 Wales series Framing Wales, which featured Williams and his works. Watch this clip from the series, in which he talks to Robert Meyrick, head of Aberystwyth School of Art, about the artist. Related links Phil Carradice on Christopher Williams Profile on 成人论坛 Wales Arts National Library of Wales website
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New 成人论坛 Cymru Wales arts series The Exhibitionists
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What happens when a national museum opens its stores of treasures to members of the public and challenges them to curate their own art exhibition for the very first time? A new 成人论坛 Cymru Wales programme reveals exactly what as it collaborates with Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales in a ...
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Titian's Diana and Actaeon to go on show in Cardiff
Laura Chamberlain
If you've ever wondered what 拢50 million could buy you in terms of a Renaissance masterpiece then a trip to the National Museum in Cardiff could be on the cards. Titian's Diana and Actaeon is currently on tour from the National Gallery and will be displayed in Cardiff from Thursday 19 April to Sunday 17 June 2012. To mark the arrival of the 16th century Renaissance masterpiece the museum will remain open until 7.30pm on Thursday 19 April for people who are eager to get a glimpse of the painting. Titian's Diana and Actaeon, 1556-59. Oil on canvas: 184.5 x 202.2. Bought jointly by the National Gallery and National Galleries of Scotland with contributions from The Scottish Government, the National Heritage Memorial Fund, The Monument Trust, The Art Fund and through public appeal, 2008 Diana and Actaeon is one of six large-scale mythologies by Titian inspired by the work of the poet Ovid, and were created for King Philip II of Spain. The painting is jointly owned by the National Galleries of Scotland and the National Gallery, London. It was acquired for the nation in 2009 for 拢50 million, which was made possible with the generous contributions from private and public donors. Last month one of its companions, Diana and Callisto, was secured for the nation for 拢45m. Anne Pritchard, the assistant curator of historic art at National Museum Wales, said: "We are delighted to be hosting such an important and beautiful painting here in Cardiff. It is a true masterpiece! "Titian's Diana and Actaeon is probably the UK's most significant public purchase of art in recent years and it's a unique opportunity for people to come and see it up close. It will be a fine complement to the historic art collection during its stay here at National Museum Cardiff."
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Cardiff Before Cardiff exhibition
Laura Chamberlain
A new photography exhibition born out of a chance discovery of intriguing archive documentary photos from the 1980s opens this week at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. Cardiff-based photographer Jon Pountney is the man behind the Cardiff Before Cardiff exhibition, and the much longer-ru...
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Wonder Chamber at Ffotogallery
Laura Chamberlain
The latest exhibition at Ffotogallery explores the relationship between science, museology and art. Wonder Chamber is a solo exhibition of work by Wales-based artist Dr Karen Ingham, who is also a reader in Art, Science and Technology Interactions at Swansea Metropolitan University. Piece of Mind Mask, 2010 漏 Karen Ingham Ingham's work explores how scientific ideas and processes inform contemporary image making. This exhibition at the Penarth-based gallery brings together various bodies of work that she has created over the past decade. The exhibition plays with the idea of the Wunderkammer, and how diverse and bizarre items on display in museums centuries ago were divided into a standard classification system. One of the key ideas in Ingham's practice is to play on and subvert the way objects are collected, archived and displayed in science museums, putting them in the service of contemporary art. The Eye of the Lens, 2010 漏 Karen Ingham Wonder Chamber runs at Ffotogallery at Turner House, Plymouth Rd in Penarth until 14 April 2012. Karen Ingham will give a talk about her work and the exhibition on Thursday 22 March at 6.30pm. The event is free but booking is essential, so for further details visit ffotogallery.org.
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John Piper's Mountains of Wales on show
Laura Chamberlain
Works by the British 20th century artist John Piper depicting some of Snowdonia's most breathtaking landscapes have gone on show at the National Museum Wales, Cardiff. Surrey-born Piper is noted for his drawings and paintings of landscape and architecture as well as abstract compositions, still life, ceramics and designs for stained glass and tapestry. This new exhibition of Piper's paintings and drawings of Wales are taken from a private collection. Rocky Valley, North Wales, 1948, oil and gesso on canvas, private collection 漏 The John Piper Estate Piper trained at the Richmond and Kingston Schools of Art, and later at the Royal College of Art. His first major painting trip to Wales was in 1936 when he visited Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire. Yet his initial significant encounter with north Wales was a result of his role as an official war artist during World War Two, as in 1943 he was tasked with recording the interior of Manod Mawr quarry by the War Artists Advisory Committee. Rocks at Capel Curig, about 1950, ink, watercolour and gouache on paper, private collection 漏 The John Piper Estate In a period of around 15 years in the 1940s and 50s, Piper lived and worked intermittently in north Wales, and rented two cottages Pentre and Bodesi in the Snowdonia area. During his time there he recorded the mountains of Wales in a group of works which are among his greatest artistic achievements. In this new exhibition 29 works are from the private collection, and 36 works in all are on display. Jagged Rocks under Tryfan, 1949-50, ink, watercolour and gouache on paper, private collection 漏 The John Piper Estate John Piper: The Mountains of Wales is on display at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff until Sunday 13 May 2012. The exhibition will be touring to Oriel y Parc in St David's, Mostyn in Llandudno and the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester in 2012-2013. The Rise of the Dovey, 1943-44, oil on gessoed canvas mounted on board, private collection 漏 The John Piper Estate In conjunction with the exhibition Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is organising a trip to Snowdonia where participants will be able to follow in the artist's footsteps with art and geology curators, and see some of the points at which Piper painted some of his dramatic landscapes. Tickets for the tour cost 拢10 per person and booking is essential. For more information on the trip visit the National Museum Wales website.
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Road To 2012 exhibition opens in Cardiff next month
Laura Chamberlain
Over 30 large panels showing some of Britain's top athletes involved in the highly anticipated London 2012 Olympics will form an outdoor exhibition in Cardiff next month. Paralympian Nathan Stephens. Photo: Bettina von Zwehl The Road To 2012 touring exhibition features some of the highli...
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Exhibition to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Polly March
A collection of the most striking and significant images of Queen Elizabeth II throughout her reign has just arrived in Cardiff. The exhibition is just one of hundreds of events planned to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the monarch's accession to the throne. From Chris Levine's curi...
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Appeal for Sir Kyffin Williams artworks held in private collections
Joe Goodden
Senior web producer, 成人论坛 Wales
A north Wales gallery has launched an appeal for privately held artworks by Sir Kyffin Williams to go on show in a special exhibition. Oriel Ynys Mon in Llangefni, Anglesey, wishes to borrow original artworks held in private hands. The gallery is planning a major exhibition of Sir Kyffin's le...
