Art historian, artist, curator. Artworks in National Library of Wales. Published author on Welsh art. Speaker at Hay, Wales Week London & on BBC & Channel 5.
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One of the artist’s most significant paintings, ‘Salome’ (1938), was purchased by @Art_CASW during WW2.
CASW member, artist, art historian and curator Ceri Thomas, whom members will remember from his talks at Lisvane, is currently launching his book Alfred Janes - Maker of Pictures. parthianbooks.com/collection…
The accompanying Alfred Janes exhibition opens at @GlynnVivian on 15 October.
CASW member, artist, art historian and curator Ceri Thomas, whom members will remember from his talks at Lisvane, is currently launching his book Alfred Janes - Maker of Pictures. parthianbooks.com/collection…
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Missed our 1st Alfred Janes event? Our 2nd is imminent. One week today his new exhibition opens at the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea. glynnvivian.co.uk/whats-on/a…
Our first Alfred Janes event, held in London, was a great success. Here is the artist’s daughter Hilly Janes with me and Richard Davies of Parthian Books holding the first ever monograph on the ‘maker of pictures’.
Not long now!
Hyfryd cael cinio yn y Kardomah, Abertawe. Cyfle i ail gerdded strydoedd y 'beautiful, ugly city.'
The Alfred Janes exhibition at the Glynn Vivian in #Swansea doesn't start for another two weeks though. Doh!
Monday’s event is sold out, and there’s a waiting list.
londonwelsh.org/events/5-oct…
But there are other ways to get the book (contact parthianbooks.com/collection…) and to see Janes’s artworks for real in London and Wales.
‘Alfred Janes — Maker of Pictures’ is published by Parthian Books and the first book launch event kicks off at the London Welsh Centre on 5 October. Free entry. Visit link for details and to reserve your place. Includes a bar and a Welsh choir.
londonwelsh.org/events/5-oct…
Very happy to announce pre-orders for my brand new book 'Alfred Janes: Maker of Pictures' in hardcover with index (in November) or softback without index (in October) via parthianbooks.com - more information on the London & Swansea book launches & exhibitions will follow
Afua Hirsch’s take on Jason Arday just before his death —
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I recently delivered the centenary lecture 'Robert Thomas (1926-99), Sculptor of Wales' at the National Library of Wales to an in-person and online audience. Here’s the small display shown there of 4 of his sculptures & my triple portrait painting of him, all owned by the NLW.
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ALT Person standing in an art gallery observing a wall filled with diverse framed paintings of various styles and sizes.
I am in the final stages of writing a monograph on Alfred Janes (1911-99) to be published next autumn by Parthian Books. Here is a quirky painting by him titled 'Quixote' but looking rather seasonal. Merry Christmas 2025 and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year 2026 to you all.
Peter Wakelin’s fascinating @Art_CASW talk on the artist William Brown (1953-2008) was held on 6 December in Cardiff — Isabel Davies introduced Peter and I gave the vote of thanks. He and I and Rudy the art-loving dog are pictured together at the event.
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Just under a week left to bid in the RCA fundraising art auction. Explore 200+ works and support the future of Welsh art before the auction closes on 18 Dec. View the full catalogue and bid here: auctions.rogersjones.co.uk/a…
#WelshArt #ArtAuction #rcaconwy #Wales
Still looking for a unique Xmas gift? The last viewing day @TheRCAConwy is 13 December and online bidding through @RogersJonesCo1 ends on 18 December.
The RCA fundraising art auction is live — explore 200+ works and place your bids today. Every purchase supports Welsh art and the future of the Royal Cambrian Academy.
auctions.rogersjones.co.uk/a…
#Art #WelshArt #ArtAuction #SupportTheArts #Wales #ArtCollector
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Missed it? There are 2 more viewing opportunities to come @TheRCAConwy — in one week and a fortnight’s time. This @RogersJonesCo1 online auction runs 3-18 December. Enjoy, and please share! Thank you
The RCA Gallery is open today, 11 am–4 pm. See 200+ artworks ahead of next month’s online fundraising auction. Everyone welcome.
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