Cardiff’s history will come out to play this summer as the Cardiff Story Museum launches its first temporary exhibition.
‘Cardiff at Play’ will help visitors to explore the history of sport, leisure, culture and entertainment in the capital, from the Victorian era to the present day. One of the stars of the exhibition, which runs until November 1 is a scale model of a giant statue which stood on top of Howells department store when the city hosted the Empire Games in 1958.
The 4ft tall model was used as a base for the construction of the final statue. The whereabouts of the full size statue remain a mystery despite being “so big that the person making it could stand inside the head” according to donor, David Standing.
Exhibitions Officer, Alison Tallontire, said: “Cardiff at Play showcases our unique collections, some of which are on display for the first time. From the Globe cinema letters to souvenirs from the Empire Games, visitors can explore the fascinating stories behind the objects and make their own contribution by adding their memories of pastimes and holidays to the exhibition.”
This summer the museum will also present ‘Not that kind of Art’ by Nathan Wyburn. Nathan, who has been described as ‘an unbelievably talented artist’ by comedian Michael McIntyre, specialises in creating iconic celebrity portraits and pop culture imagery using non-traditional materials such as food and everyday objects. His work has featured on numerous TV shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, Daybreak and Blue Peter. The exhibition runs from August 1 – September 21 and includes an opportunity for members of the public to join a workshop helping the artist create a work of art out of bread and marmite!
Cabinet Member for Community Development, Co-operatives and Social Enterprise, Cllr Peter Bradbury, said: “With a range of family craft activities every Wednesday for just £1 per child, including the chance to make kites, pin wheels and spoon people, the popular Dinky Dragons days on the second Friday of the month where the museum is transformed into a toddler and baby friendly zone and detective trails running through the museum’s permanent galleries, The Cardiff Story makes for a great family day out.”
More information on the museum’s exciting summer programme is available at www.cardiffstory.com, www.facebook.com/cardiffstory, or follow them on Twitter @thecardiffstory.
