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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra Road
Swansea
SA1 5DZ
West Glamorgan
Wales
Collection details
Archives
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Facilities
Shop: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01792 516900
General information (Fax)
:
01792 516903
E-mail
:
glynn.vivian.gallery@swansea.gov.uk
Website
:
www.swansea.gov.uk/glynnvivian/
Open
Tues-Sun 1000-1700
Closed
Closed Mon exc bank holidays
Admission charges
ADMISSION FREE
Description
Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery contains traditional and modern art, including sculpture and installations. These are housed in the handsome classic Italian-style gallery building, and complement the exhibitions in the modern wing, which brings the work of today's artists alive with its sharp, contemporary overview of the arts.
Collections description
A broad spectrum of visual arts from the original bequest of Richard Glynn Vivian (1835-1910) which includes work by Old Masters as well as an international collection of porcelain and Swansea china. The 20th Century is also well represented with modern painting and sculpture by Hepworth, Nicholson, Nash alongside Welsh artists such as Ceri Richards, Gwen John and Augustus John.
Articles
Philip Eglin At Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Swansea
A Passion For Art - 50 Years Of Friends Of The Glynn Vivian
Contemporary Art From Colombia At The Glynn Vivian Gallery
Employee Of The Month - Russell Maggs At Oriel Glyn Vivian
Mythologies - Catrin Howell At The Glynn Vivian Swansea
Glynn Vivian Exhibition Charts The Final Season At The Vetch Stadium
Phil Collins At The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery Swansea
Events
Philip Eglin, Spiritual Heroes
Exhibition (temporary)
Winifred Coombe Tennant: A Life Through Art at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Exhibition (temporary)
Stella Benjamin: Capturing Light at Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Exhibition (temporary)
Supernova
Exhibition (temporary)
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