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Join Amgueddfa Cymru for our symposium on the life and work of Gwen John alongside our landmark retrospective Strange Beauties.
This series of talks and discussions will present new insights into the artist’s powerful and idiosyncratic artistic vision, all taking place in the museum’s historic Reardon Smith Lecture Theatre.
Throughout the day, we will focus on Amgueddfa Cymru’s extraordinary collection of drawings, sketchbooks and paintings that were left in the artist’s Paris studio after her death. This collection encourages new ways of seeing and understanding one of Wales’s most important and internationally recognised artists.
The event will feature talks by Amgueddfa Cymru staff including Lucy Wood, Senior Curator of Art & curator of Gwen John: Strange Beauties; Fiona McLees, Senior Paper Conservator; Rachel Beard, Senior Paintings Conservator; and Helena Anderson, Bristol University & Amgueddfa Cymru PhD researcher.
Further Information
Tickets to this talk do not include entry to the exhibition. Tickets to the exhibition need to be purchased separately: Gwen John: Strange Beauties | Museum Wales
The Reardon Smith Lecture Theatre is located at the back of the National Museum, Cardiff. Full details, including accessibility information and location can be found here.
Doors to the theatre will open 30mins before the event.
This is a seated event. Please ensure a ticket is purchased for every person attending.
Food and drink are not permitted in the theatre.
Limited spaces available. All tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for an alternative date or event. Please ensure that you are 100% happy with your choices before booking.
Free Entry
Amgueddfa Cymru belongs to everyone, and admission to the Museum is free thanks to funding from the Welsh Government.
Booking a free day ticket in advance will ensure you receive key information and updates before your visit, helping you to make the most of your experience.
Admission is free, however a charge may apply for some exhibitions, events and activities.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to conduct bag searches when entering the Museum.
A Visitor Car Park is situated behind the Museum, off Museum Avenue. Visitors parking here will receive a ticket at the point of entry and need to pay £6.50 for the day at a pay-station located at the rear of the car park. Please note that the pay-stations only accept card payments – no cash payments are accepted. Visitors can use any credit/debit cards (except for American Express), or Apple or Android Pay.
Parking is free to blue badge holders. Please use the intercom at the exit barrier to verify your blue badge permit. Disabled parking is also available at the front of the Museum, on Gorsedd Gardens Road.
You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.
If you prefer to visit when we’re less crowded, there are usually fewer people on our site from 3pm each day.
Reserve time in National Museum Cardiff's multifaith room.
This is a clean and quiet area for reflection, contemplation, and worship.
Please be aware that this space may be shared with other members of the public and must be kept clean.
Privacy screens are available if required.
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