Gwen John: Strange Beauties is the first major retrospective in over forty years dedicated to one of Wales’ most accomplished artists, Gwen John. Born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in 1876, Gwen John studied at the Slade School of Art in London, becoming one of the first generation of women to receive a formal art education, before moving to Paris where she settled. Marking 150 years since her birth, the exhibition will showcase work from her early years in Wales through to her late works inspired by her religious beliefs, French modernism, and her surroundings in the Parisian suburb of Meudon. Gwen John: Strange Beauties will offer a fresh new perspective on Gwen John’s work and artistic legacy. Rarely seen drawings and watercolours will be on display, many for the first time, giving an insight into her quiet yet determined artistic vision.

Explore the vibrant works of Joan Eardley from a whole new perspective for free at Modern Two in April 2026. Often thought of as an isolated figure, Joan Eardley | The Nature of Painting offers a unique opportunity to look at how the much-loved artist engaged with the world and artists around her. Discover Eardley’s oil paintings alongside a selection of works from Scotland’s world class national collection by artists such as John Constable, Claude Monet, contemporaries such as Jean Dubuffet and Antoni Tàpies, and closer to home Scottish artists from William McTaggart to Bet Low. Joan Eardley | The Nature of Painting takes a fresh look at the artist’s work in a wider context. Offering a rare insight into how Eardley viewed artists both of and before her time, discover the artistic synergies between their work.