Robert Ballagh discusses some key works relating to Ireland from Richard Hamilton and Rita Donagh ahead of their retrospective at Dublin City Gallery the Hugh Lane this autumn
There can be no doubting the fact that Richard Hamilton is a truly important artist. One reason, of course, is that he was one of the first artists who prepared the ground for what would become a seismic event in mid-20th century art history. This was the origination of Pop art. However, it must be acknowledged that Hamilton’s significance rests on a much broader range of achievements than simply being a mid-wife at the birth of an art movement.
Stephanie McBride talks to Mike Bunn about the craft of old school photography and his plans to establish an academy for photographers
Losing faith in the early success of her work led Miseon Lee on a journey of self-discovery, both in artistic terms and geographically, writes James Hanley