Irish painter-etchers looked abroad for their inspiration, direction and markets from the 1880s, writes Angela Griffith and Anne Hodge
It would be a mistake to assume that Gwen O’Dowd’s seascapes are simply about the delights of nature, writes Yvonne Scott
The botanically-themed exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens demonstrates that nature continues to engage and challenge contemporary artists, writes Angela Griffith
Architectural maestro and devotee of the square, Ronnie Tallon has created a set of prints to be launched this autumn that parallel his design aesthetic, writes Sheila O’Donnell
Peter Murray recounts the ill-starred diplomatic mission to China, in 1792, led by Antrim-born George Macartney
Peter Harbison retraces the career of W F Wakeman, whose widely published work brought archaeology beyond the confines of antiquarian circles
In a new series of epic lithographs, Liam O’Broin draws on universal themes of human frailty and hubris inspired by Dante’s The Divine Comedy, writes Angela Griffith.
Judith Hill explores the visual clues in David Lilburn’s prints which combine to create narratives that are rich in personal and cultural references.
Hilary Pyle reviews a history of Graphic Studio Dublin, which shows how an artistic necessity gave rise to a flourishing artistic resource
Michael Craig’s miniature worlds continue a traditional Irish art form dating back to illuminated Christian manuscripts, writes James Howley
Rosemarie Devereux appraises the visual content of A Celtic Christmas, a supplement to AE’s The Irish Homestead