Glyn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea, Wales.
N 51° 37.418 W 003° 56.638
30U E 434654 N 5719600
The Art Gallery is named after its founder and principal benefactor, Richard Glynn Vivian (1835–1910).The gallery was opened in July 1911, but sadly Glynn Vivian did not live to take part in the ceremony.
Waymark Code: WMDPB3
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/09/2012
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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is a partner of the Tate Gallery, and exchanges programmes, ideas and skills with the Plus Tate network of visual arts organisations across the UK.
The Glyn Vivian Gallery and the Tate Gallery are Museums.
They both only exhibit Art, & do not sell art to the public.
The Gallery is temp closed to the public as preparations are underway for a multi-million pound redevelopment project.
This major project will create a new and exciting visitor experience and bring the attraction into the 21st century, whilst conserving the original character of the 1911 building and improving access for all.
The Gallery's Permanent Collection includes, the original bequest of Richard Glynn Vivian includes work by old masters as well as an international collection of porcelain and Swansea china. The twentieth century is also well represented with modern paintings and sculpture by Hepworth, Nicholson and Nash alongside Welsh artists such as Ceri Richards, Gwen and Augustus John and Alfred Janes. These are housed in the handsome classic Italian-style gallery building, complemented by the contemporary art programme in the modern wing.
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"Richard Glynn Vivian the fourth son of John Henry Vivian; owner of the largest copper works in Swansea. Unlike his father and older brothers, who had a scientific education, Glynn Vivian went to Cambridge and gained an arts degree. On his father’s death in 1855, Glynn Vivian inherited a quarter share in Vivian & Sons, but chose not to be involved in running the firm. Instead he pursued his principal interests of foreign travel and the arts. Receiving an income from the family business allowed Glynn Vivian to indulge his love of art collecting. He became a serious collector of paintings and china. He recorded his purchases in his diary, meticulously noting price and provenance, and often including a tiny but detailed sketch. In 1898, aged 63, Glynn Vivian returned to Swansea and bought Sketty Hall, on which he lavished money and affection. By 1902 his sight began to fail, he became almost totally blind. This affliction had a profound effect on him and his later years were devoted to charity. In 1905 Glynn Vivian offered to leave his art collection to Swansea and build a gallery to house it. His offer was not immediately accepted, as there were concerns about the maintenance costs, which the town would have to meet. He renewed his offer in 1908; after a poll of ratepayers, it was accepted. He laid the foundation stone on 14th May 1909 and building work began. The gallery was opened in July 1911, but sadly Glynn Vivian did not live to take part in the ceremony, which was performed by his brother, Graham."
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