This year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of John Constable and to celebrate, his native Suffolk, which was his home and his inspiration, is staging exhibitions across the county The Hay Wain view, Flatford Mill, Suffolk, 2026. Photo: Juliet Rix. Multiple Venues, Suffolk, UK Spring 2026 onwards by JULIET RIX This year, 11 June, marks 250 years since the birth of John Constable (1776-1837), one of the UK’s most famous artists and one of its most English.