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04 April 2026 - 05 September 2026
Upper Central Hall
The National Library of Wales has more than a million photographs relating to Wales in its collection. Curator of Photography, Wil Troughton, has cared for many thousands of them during his 34-year career. Every photograph is taken for a reason, and it is this reason — the “why?” — that makes each image interesting.
Out of the huge number of photos that Wil has seen, some stand out more than others. This can be because of a strong composition, an unusual or important subject, a clever use of technique, a funny moment, a personal connection, or because the image brings back a long-lost memory.
The photographs chosen for this exhibition feature these traits, but according to Wil, “more than anything, they represent a very personal distillation of over one million fascinating photographs.”