Frank To, an award-winning Glasgow-based artist known for using gunpowder to create explosive artworks, has been selected to exhibit at the Royal Cambrian Academy’s 2026 Annual Exhibition in Conwy, Wales. He is one of only four Scottish artists chosen from 148 applicants. To's recent London exhibitions at the Stafford Gallery, Wimbledon, and the Mall Galleries sold out, and his collectors include actor Sir Patrick Stewart and art patron Michel Witmer, who displays To's work alongside pieces by Picasso and Warhol.
The selection underscores the growing recognition of unconventional, risk-taking art practices in major UK exhibitions. To's gunpowder technique transforms an instrument of violence into a creative act, earning critical praise for its power and unpredictability. His inclusion at the Royal Cambrian Academy highlights the institution's commitment to showcasing diverse talent from across the UK, while also reflecting the resilience of artists navigating economic challenges.