Art and literature

Explore the history of Welsh art and literature, from our myths and legends right up to the modern day.

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The stories behind creating inspirational, inclusive art installations

Find out how a Cardiff-based collective is leading the way in creating dynamic street art.

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The Hay Festival – celebrating culture across the world

Find out how the Hay Festival began and has since inspired cultural events across the world.

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Meet the original off-grid festival

Come for the music, the good vibes, or the weighty discussions on how to change the world.

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The collective memory of our nation

Learn about the many pros(e) of a visit to the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.

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Welsh literary greats

Discover some of Wales' great poets, playwrights and authors, past and present.

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The National Library of Wales has 6 million books and newspapers

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Ten killer crime novels set in Wales

Award winning author Clare Mackintosh shares her top ten crime novels set in Wales

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Marvellous Welsh movies

These seven fantastic Welsh films provide a window into our culture, humour and heritage.