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The display brings together a broad range of contemporary artworks acquired for the national collection in the last 5 years. Visitors will have the opportunity to see works by contemporary Welsh artists and artists working in Wales, including Anya Paintsil, Zillah Bowes, Mike Perry, Mohamed Hassan Catrin Webster and Jack Crabtree. There will also be work by abstract artist Glyn Baines, the oldest winner of the National Eisteddfod's Gold Medal for Fine Art in 2015 who passed away this year.

The display will be changed every 6 months to enable the museum to showcase new works acquired. In coming displays National Museum Cardiff will also bring solo shows of contemporary and past artists working in Cymru, including Michal Iwanowski’s Go Home Polish and recent works by Cardiff artist, Sean Edwards. As part of the programme of displays the Museum will showcase contemporary Welsh designers including Llio James and Hiut DenimCo.  

Melissa Munro, Senior Curator, Art, Amgueddfa Cymru, said: “We are delighted at the opportunity to share our new additions to the art collection with our visitors.  So much work goes on behind-the-scenes to research and develop the national collection with the acquisition of new works.  This new programme of changing displays will provide greater insight for our visitors into what Amgueddfa Cymru is collecting today.”

 “We are very grateful to our funders, artists and all who donate works of art to Amgueddfa Cymru.” 

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