Form and colour in Sam Walsh’s new series of paintings at Visual in Carlow, tantalise but ultimately remain evocative, writes Catherine Marshall
Catherine Leen discusses the work of four artists, each with a very personal aesthetic, who engage with the concept of beauty, ahead of their group show at the Cross Gallery, Dublin
A new body of work from Jennifer Trouton at the Molesworth Gallery, Dublin this winter, illustrates her continuing repre
Mic Moroney investigates the most anticipated and controversial art event staged in Ireland since Ro
“Paris gave me a sense of form in space and space inside a form,” sculptor-painter Deborah Brown tells Brian McAvera ahead of her exhibition at the Gordon Gallery, Derry, in November.
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
Judith Hill explores the visual clues in David Lilburn’s prints which combine to create narratives that are rich in personal and cultural references.
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
Stephanie McBride talks to Mike Bunn about the craft of old school photography and his plans to establish an academy for photographers
Gerry Walker introduces the class of 2011 art college graduates unified by their rejection of postmodern ennui.
Maurice Hurley examines the archaeological evidence for Waterford’s Viking heritage
John Bradley charts Waterford city’s development into one of the most prosperous towns of medieval Ireland.
Despite the tyranny of the Penal Laws, Waterford was unique among Irish cities in the toleration that existed between the two main religious groups, writes Julian Walton.
William Laffan discusses the architectural ambitions of Waterford’s Bishop Este and his successor Richard Chevenix whose imposing 18th-century residence is now restored to its original splendour.
Brendan Rooney recounts the adventures of 19th-century Irish artist Trevor Thomas Fowler, whose move to America brought him celebrity and commercial succes
Hilary Pyle recalls the powerful influence of Henri Matisse on Alicia Boyle’s artistic development.
Peter Murray traces the evolution of Christchurch in Cork, from an historic parish church to its latest incarnation as a venue for the arts.
Roger Bennett considers Liam Flynn’s dedication to the art of woodturning as his retrospective at the Hunt Museum, Limerick, marks the finale to the year of craft
