Irish Arts Review, Spring 2007
Marianne O’Kane Boal previews a selection of artists participating in e v+ a, Limerick’s international open submission exhibition
In this preview of new work from Charles Harper, Gerry Walker sees an assurance that comes with the artist’s reappraisal of his signature repertoire
All true art comes from what you know, rather than what you see and think you know, Eamon Colman tells Brian McAvera
Seamus Murphy —Peter Murray considers the achievements of Cork-born sculptor Seamus Murphy on the centenary of his birth
Nicola Gordon Bowe describes the history of the commissioning of a little-known gem at the Ulster Museum by Wilhelmina Geddes
Hilary Pyle recounts the career of Margaret Clarke, an artist of strength and originality with a firm grounding in the academic tradition
In 1869, Henry Doyle became the second Director of the fledgling National Gallery, Anne Hodge recalls his initiatives in shaping the first-class collection on view today
Mic Moroney examines the quiet contribution made to Irish art scholarship by the Gorry family business in Dublin
Paul Caffrey examines a newly discovered and undocumented portrait by the leading 18th-century miniaturist
Harman Murtagh assesses Thomas Phillips’ 17th-century illustrated survey of Ireland’s coastal defences
The National Self-Portrait Collection is a visual record of the exciting range of styles and approach employed by over 400 artists, writes James Hanley in this review of Volume 2
James Howley considers the merits of adapting the Irish Palladian mansion into a luxury hotel
Emmett Scanlon discusses award-winning architect Dominic Stevens’ innovative approach to contemporary vernacular design
Eleanor Flegg reports on the new selection of craftspeople for Portfolio, the creative strategy adopted by the Crafts Council of Ireland to introduce designer-makers to collectors
Eleanor Flegg previews an exhibition at the National Craft Gallery, featuring an inspiring mix of fine craft from across the Atlantic, from both Irish Americans and Irish-born makers
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Michael McCrory, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to recognise consistency in design excellence
Drogheda’s key position in the 18th-century is reflected in a pair of views of the town, by Neopolitan artist Gabriele Ricciardelli, explains Nick Reilly
