The iconic Turner House Gallery will reopen in January 2021 after four years of non-use.

Artistic works ranging from Matisse, Blake and Paolozzi will be exhibited alongside a permanent display dedicated to the building's illustrious past.

The gallery was first opened in 1888 to exhibit the personal collection of local flour merchant, James Pyke-Thompson. He believed that seeing art improved wellbeing he made sure everyone could visit the gallery by opening on Sundays.

After Pyke-Thompson's death, the building was gifted to Amuegeddfa Cymru, the museum collective. The building was given Grade II listed status in 1993.

Many will also recall Ffotogallery, who took up residence in 2003 as the Welsh Centre for Photography until their departure in 2016.

A Penarth Town Council spokesperson says: "We are very grateful to Amuegeddfa Cymru for their partnership in reopening The Turner House.

"With some fantastic exhibitions planned, The Turner House is likely to become one of the top cultural destinations in the Vale."

Exhibitions will be free, with a changing programme that showcases national touring shows alongside local artists and makers.

The first exhibition we can expect is a new Hayward Gallery Touring show of screen-prints by Eduardo Paolozzi opening on the 24th of Jan 2021.

Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924–2005) was one of the pioneers of the pop art movement in the UK.

His vibrant prints and collages highlight the importance of visual culture in times of crisis.

All dates are of course subject to changing COVID regulations.