What’s on

It has been programmed to coincide with the Gower Festival of Music and the Arts 2024, which takes place in July. Celebrating Gower as an inspiration for artists adds a special local interest to this year’s festival.

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is delighted to present Tigers & Dragons: India and Wales in Britain, an extraordinary exhibition that delves into the deep-rooted connections between the Indian Subcontinent and Wales.

Nikhil Chopra, From Land to Fire, a new CELF commission as part of ‘Tigers & Dragons: India and Wales in Britain’

We are proud to present the outcome of the ‘Threads’ project, featuring the personal responses of group members to the work of acclaimed artist Adeela Suleman.

Join us for this free talk with Gwilym Games!
A look at some fascinating historic links between Swansea and India such as how a scholar of Hinduism played a significant role in bringing public libraries to Swansea in this the 150th anniversary of the founding of Swansea Public Libraries in 1875.

Join artists Kathryn Campbell Dodd and Daniel Trivedy as they discuss how the histories of Wales and India have influenced their artistic practices. During this talk, the artists will explore their recent public works, Cragen Beca and A Tiger in the Castle, focusing on the use of performance, historical motifs, and costume.

Join us for a special guided tour of Tigers & Dragons: India and Wales in Britain with exhibition Co-curator, Dr Zehra Jumabhoy.  

Why does Wales have a red dragon on its flag? This talk explains the origins of the Welsh dragon in early British legend and why it is different from other dragons.

This talk explores how these encounters are reflected in public collections in Wales. These document Wales’s active role in British colonialism and the lasting influence of this in Wales today.

Join us for a special guided tour of Tigers & Dragons: India and Wales in Britain with exhibition Co-curator, Dr Zehra Jumabhoy.