Glynn Vivian Art Gallery to host Frank Brangwyn Exhibition

It is, arguably the largest, most comprehensive display of Brangwyn's work ever to be held and will include both fine and decorative art.

This major retrospective show has been organised by Leeds City Art Gallery and Musea Brugge/ Groeningemuseum where it has already been exhibited.

Cllr Gerald Clement, Cabinet Member for Culture, Recreation and Tourism said, "I am delighted that the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery will be hosting this outstanding exhibition to celebrate the work of Sir Frank Brangwyn which has such international and local significance.

"His work is internationally acclaimed and the huge British Empire Panels in the Brangwyn Hall are amongst the most important examples of his work."

His work can also be seen on display in prominent public spaces including the Rockefeller Centre, New York, Skinners Hall and The Houses of Parliament, London, St Aidan's Church in Harehills, Leeds and the National Museum Cardiff. 

The aim of this major exhibition seeks to re-assert the importance of Frank Brangwyn's contribution to British art of the early twentieth century ,drawing on the extensive collections of his work in Leeds and Bruges and from many private collectors.

The exhibition will run from Saturday October 14 October 2006 - Sunday 7 January 2007

PREVIEW TALK 6.30pm  Friday October 13th - Guided tour and talk by Dr Libby Horner, curator of the Frank Brangwyn exhibition.

PREVIEW 7pm
The exhibition will be opened by The Lord Mayor of Swansea, Councillor Chris Holley.

This is an exhibition originated by Leeds City Art Gallery and Musea Brugge /Groeningemuseum, and touring to Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and is presented as part of Swansea Festival of Music and the Arts.

Supported by a grant by The Arts Council of Wales.

Brangwyn Panels at the Brangwyn Hall
Visits can be arranged to see the Brangwyn Panels at the Brangwyn Hall in The Guildhall, Swansea on weekdays between 9am - 5pm and at the weekends, but all visits must be arranged in advance.  Weekend visits may be restricted due to events taking place in the Hall.  To arrange a visit please contact, Tracy Ellicott on 01792 635432 or brangwyn.hall@swansea.gov.uk between 9am - 5pm Monday -Friday.

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