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Wales’ national museum has fallen victim to a prank after someone snuck in an unusual piece of art (Image: Alex Seabrook)<\/p>\nThe artwork, which appears to be AI-generated, was snuck into the National Museum of Wales by an artist who has carried out similar stuntsWales’ national museum has fallen victim to a prank after someone snuck in an unusual piece of art (Image: Alex Seabrook)<\/p>\n
Eagle-eyed museum visitors were surprised to notice a rogue ‘painting’ had appeared in one of Wales’ most famous museums<\/a>. The painting, which appeared inside the National Museum of Wales<\/a> last Wednesday, was displayed by an illusive artist and supposed to represent “the state of Wales in 2025”.<\/p>\n The artwork, which appears to be AI-generated, depicts a young boy in a Welsh school<\/a> uniform holding a book with an empty plate on his lap and has since been removed.<\/p>\n A piece of paper next to the painting said it was called “Empty Plate” and by an artist under the name of Elias Marrow. Underneath it said: “Digital print on paper, custom made frame. Limited edition, signed. On loan from the Artist, 2025.” For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter<\/a> here.<\/p>\n Elias Marrow appears to be a secretive artist who leaves secret messages and artwork in different locations.<\/p>\n In July, he left a hidden placard inside Bristol Museum which according to the artist’s website remains on the wall.<\/p>\n On his website he acknowledges the painting inside the National Museum which he placed in the contemporary section of the museum on Wednesday, October 29.<\/p>\n He wrote alongside pictures of the art: “With announcement, Elias Marrow placed a piece inside the National Museum Cardiff, contemporary section. The work, a simple statement meant to be missed, was hanging for hours before notice by staff.<\/p>\n “The work, empty plate, represents the state of Wales in 2025.”<\/p>\n Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n The artist states on his website that he “does not explain” his artwork.<\/p>\n He added: “They appear without warning. Left like offerings. Sometimes in plain sight, sometimes where meaning puddles.<\/p>\n “No names. No noise. Just the faint hum of a thing being exactly where it shouldn’t be. Photograph if you must. Touch if you dare.”<\/p>\n