Rose Wylie: The Picture Comes First

Meet the rebel painter of the British art world in the largest exhibition of Rose Wylie’s work to date. Featuring iconic paintings alongside new and previously unseen works, the exhibition showcases Wylie’s bold, expressive style, rich with references to cinema, celebrities, literature, and ancient civilisations. Her powerful female figures – from Elizabeth I to Marilyn Monroe and Serena Williams – blend cultural history with personal experience. Rising to prominence in her fifties, Rose Wylie has become a cultural icon, celebrated for her striking and humorous approach to contemporary art.