To the Irish in America, the irony of using funds from a Fenian club to buy a set of Malton views depicting Georgian Dublin was not apparent, writes Christian Dupont
Seán Kissane examines the early career of William Crozier as West Cork Arts Centre and IMMA celebrate his work with complementary exhibitions
Rita Duffy takes a fresh look at the Hunt Museum Collection and uncovers resonances both witty and profound between history and today, writes Niamh NicGhabhann
The magic realism of Sweeney’s transformation from man to bird continues Gabhann Dunne’s association with the natural world, writes Susan Campbell
James Elkins reflects on the ominous, yet somewhat dormant, content of Margaret Corcoran’s new series of paintings ahead of her exhibition at Claremorris in October
Julian Campbell explores Siobhan McDonald’s imagined worlds as her installation ~Crystalline’ travels to the Highlanes Gallery in October
Paula Pohli returns to Dublin with an exhibition at Dare Space that reflects her enchantment with nature’s invention, writes Vincent O’Donoghue
James Hanley previews an exhibition at Ranelagh Arts Centre where the theme of intimacy reflects the sense of community at work there
Relocating to France brought a change in focus for Eithne Jordan, who tells Brian McAvera, ‘I had begun to feel that I was painting myself into an alley’ ahead of her exhibition at Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane
Linda Brunker’s female avatars affirm nature and spirit. Mark Ewart talks to the Irish sculptor as she departs California for France
Art graduate exhibitions are similar to the theatre; the players are expected to hit their marks and know their lines, writes Gerry Walker in his appraisal of the class of 2017
Stephanie McBride examines the aesthetic of photographer David Farrell whose method of revisiting his subjects and themes allows for a sustained critical engagement
Firmness and commodity in the service of delight; Sean O Laoire pays homage to engineer extraordinaire Peter Rice, whose career is celebrated at Dundalk County Museum this autumn
Nicola Gordon Bowe pens a sketch of Joseph Campbell the influential poet of the Irish Revival
To mark the anniversary of his birth John Coleman reflects on three contrasting portraits of Jonathan Swift
George Victor Du Noyer’s legacy as an artist has yet to be fully appreciated, writes Peter Murray, ahead of the Crawford Art Gallery exhibition to mark the artist’s bicentenary.
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’
Peter Harbison traces political influence in the 12th-century foundation of the Cistercian Abbey at Jerpoint, County Kilkenny, where extensive conservation by the OPW is in progress
Anne Stewart selects Plough Handle by Paddy Mccann, a recent acquisition to the collection at National Museums NI
