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- South Wales Argus
Gwen John exhibition to open at National Museum Cardiff
Gwen John: Strange Beauties will launch at National Museum Cardiff on February 7, 2026, marking 150 years since the birth of the Haverfordwest-born painter.
Dr Kath Davies, director of collections and research at Amgueddfa Cymru, said: "As an independent woman living and working as an artist in the early 20th century, Gwen John was a trailblazer.
"Many of her drawings and studio works have never been exhibited before and this major new exhibition will be an opportunity to explore John's technical approach, processes, and the themes which influenced and inspired her."
The exhibition is the first major retrospective of Gwen John's work in more than 40 years and will later tour internationally.
It is organised by Amgueddfa Cymru in partnership with the National Galleries of Scotland, the Yale Center for British Art, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
