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Nicola Heywood Thomas takes a look back over 2012 in the worlds of art, theatre, film, music and dance.

In what has been a remarkable year, the review features contributions from some of Wales's leading artists. Author Owen Sheers explains the challenge he has faced as the Welsh Rugby Union's first artist in residence. Actors Richard Harrington and Richard Lynch look back at their performances in National Theatre Wales's Coriolanus. Meanwhile, Cardiff once again welcomes the Artes Mundi prize - Europe's leading contemporary art prize.

It is impossible to ignore the impact of the London 2012 games. While the country basked in a summer of sporting greatness, the Cultural Olympiad came to Wales in style.