Primary Forms
Peter Murray illuminates the key influences on the sculpture of Michael Warren over the past forty years

Ros Tapestry
Peter Pearson discusses the narrative of the ambitious Ros Tapestry, based on cartoons by Ann Bernstorff, while Alexis Bernstorff outlines the training of the embroiderers and John Mulcahy writes on William Marshal the main protagonist in the saga

Not Just Pots! Irish Contemporary Ceramics at the National Museum
The National Museum of Ireland is returning to first principles by exhibiting and acquiring contemporary ceramics, argues Audrey Whitty, ahead of a major exhibition this October

Design Portfolio
Eleanor Flegg sources the latest in design innovation, unmissable events and design awards

Ocean Narrative
In advance of a series of solo exhibitions this autumn, Samuel Walsh discusses the powerful new paintings of Donald Teskey

Assimilation and Interpretation
Ciarán Bennett traces the signs of continuity and change in the painting of John Noel Smith as he prepares for an exhibition of new work

Capturing the Fleeting Eternal
In conversation with Brian McAvera, Stephen McKenna discusses the enduring appeal of painting and how familiar subjects revisited can yield fresh results

Impressions of a City
Bill Doyle is a photographer’s photographer, with a rare ability to capture unseen the drama and beauty of everyday life, writes Alan Murdoch

An Enduring Monument
Jill Unkel examines the patronage and architectural characteristics of the 13th-century church of St Mary’s in New Ross where the Ros Tapestry will hang when all the panels are complete

James Barry – Artist and Thinker
On the eve of James Barry’s 200th anniversary, Peter Murray reassesses the politically engaged artist whose personal aesthetic ran contrary to popular opinion in contemporary London society

A Capital Restoration
James Howley investigates the fascinating social and architectural history of the Browne Clayton Column in County Wexford

The Milltown Collection
Anne Kelly discusses a turbulent chapter from the history of the National Gallery and its first major benefactress, Lady Milltown

Art & Industry
Brian Lalor presents new research on a small group of Cork-based furniture makers/designers who adhered to the tenets of the Arts and Crafts Movement

Master of Illusion
Nathaniel Clements’ eclectic background in design is unified by his abiding passion for paint, illustrated in his recent work at Castle Leslie, writes Eleanor Flegg