William Turner de Lond captured two significant political events during his sojourn in Ireland, examined here by Mary Jane Boland.
In the history of Irish art, the early 19th century has often been viewed as a time when artists moved to London in search of lucrative patronage that didn’t exist at home. It is surprising then that a British artist might travel in the opposite direction during this period, choosing to come to Ireland to find a new audience and a fresh market. From this perspective, the Scottish artist William Turner de Lond, who toured around Ireland from c.1820 to 1822, represents something of an anomaly. Why did he choose to visit the country? What was the attraction of the Irish people? Did he find the commercial opportunities he was looking for?
Brian McAvera sees Colin Davidson wrestle with sexual politics in his new series of Nudes on view this autumn at Oliver Sears Gallery, Dublin.
Can the pragmatic 21st-century East range at Trinity College Dublin match the 18th-century splendour of the West Front? James Howley appraises recent developments on the campus
Behind the bustle and colour of the 2016 graduate shows Gerry Walker finds a wealth of well-researched, accomplished projects.