Gwen John: Strange Beauties
Gwen John stands among Wales’ most remarkable artists — a visionary who observed the world with quiet intensity and astonishing depth. Her way of seeing shaped everything: her subjects, her palette, her process, her voice.
Gwen John: Strange Beauties marks a once‑in‑a‑generation moment. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of her birth, this landmark exhibition unites rarely seen works from Amgueddfa Cymru with major loans from international collections. It is the first large‑scale presentation of her art in more than forty years.
This exhibition tells Gwen’s story anew — revealing fresh perspectives on her life, her creative evolution and the striking modernity of her vision. It invites visitors to slow down, look closely and experience the quiet power of an artist who found beauty in stillness and truth in subtlety.
An unmissable encounter for newcomers and lifelong admirers alike.
Organised by Amgueddfa Cymru in partnership with National Galleries of Scotland, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and the Yale Center for British Art.
National Museum Cardiff
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7 February–28 June 2026
Book in advance. From £10 to £16
Suitability All
