Of birds and beasts
Eoghan Nolan traces the influence of location in the sculpture of Achill-based sculptor, Ronan Halpin Read More
Sculpture
Inner-visions
From the Summer 2016 edition: George Warren’s approach to art is influenced and inspired by his interest in analytical psychology, writes Robert Armstrong. Read More
Essays on disharmony
From the Autumn 2016 edition: Weird, slightly nauseating yet also beautiful; Francis Halsall looks forward to Siobhán Hapaska’s autumn exhibition at the Kerlin Gallery, Dublin. Read More
Body and Soul
Carissa Farrell visits the studio of sculptor Catherine Greene where the magic of transforming abstract idea into plastic form takes place. Read More
1916 Centenary: Warriors and statesmen
From the Spring 2016 edition: Paula Murphy examines the political character of Oliver Sheppard’s work as exemplified by Cúchulainn and his all’antica portrayal of Padraig Pearse. Read More
Taking Stock
From the IAR Autumn 2014 Edition: Reflecting on a career marked by invention and experiment, distinguished sculptor Bob Sloan tells Brian McAvera, ‘I find working in the studio as difficult as ever. Nothing comes easy’ Read More
Ghost in the machine
From IAR Autumn Edition: Peter Murray examines the career of Don Cronin, whose background in philosophy informs his sculpture. Read More
Through a glass darkly
From the IAR Archive, we republish here Cliodhna Shaffrey’s review of Mullarney’s 2010 winter exhibitions. Read More
From assimilation to distillation
Seán Kissane reflects on the career of Gerda Frömel whose handling of form echoes Brancusi’s statement ‘Beauty is absolute equity.’ Read More
Orators & artistry
From the IAR Archive: Michael Waldron tracks the shaping of John Hogan’s national art as championed by Young Irelander Thomas Davis Read More