In addition to creating a likeness of her daughter, Geraldine O’Neill has in mind the age-old interrogation of representation, writes Robert Ballagh of this year’s recipient of the Ireland-U.S. Council/Irish Arts Review Portraiture Award
Robert Ballagh discovers a family lineage in Jim Fitzpatrick’s fusion of art and politics
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
Robert Ballagh recalls his first adventures in art with Micheal Farrell in advance of a retrospective at Solstice Arts Centre to honour the Meath-born artist