The Rules of Art? is a culmination of 500 years of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, video, and ceramics to address issues of representation, identity, and culture.

Works of art will be presented in a manner that challenges social and political authority. Demonstrating how artists work together to achieve a common goal: to push, subvert, question, and rethink what art may be.

One of many significant new purchases, Vertigo Sea by John Akomfrah, will be presented among works by Rembrandt, Thomas Jones, Pablo Picasso, Gwen John, Maximilian Lenz, Clare Woods, Bedwyr Williams, Caroline Walker, and Clémentine Schneidermann.

A diverse range of ancient, modern, and contemporary artworks from Amgueddfa Cymru’s collections will be on display, bringing together many previously unseen pieces, establishing new connections, and exposing some of today’s most pressing social concerns.

They are collaborating with artists and authors to guide community partners through various aspects of the exhibition’s interpretation. This will investigate a novel and distinct method of bringing a diverse variety of viewpoints to the issue The Rules of Art?

Please check the Museum’s website for more information regarding visiting hours and The Rules of Art exhibition, also it is crucial that you pre-book your tickets prior to visiting the museum, due to Covid-19 regulations in place in Wales.