Kevin Francis Gray’s debt to classical sculpture is both obvious and complicated, writes Riann Coulter in anticipation of the Armagh-born artist’s first exhibition on this island.
As winner of the Hennessy portrait prize Gerry Davis has cause for celebration; yet his recent series illustrating dormant studios shows the stark reality for many of his peers, writes Donal Maguire
Michaele Cutaya looks forward to Cecilia Danell’s solo show at the Galway Arts Centre inspired by time the artist spent in Sweden and Norway
Art picks up where nature ends, writes Gerry Walker of Dermot McNevin’s new paintings
Audrey Whitty explores the concept behind Sodeisha as the National Museum marks the 60th anniversary of Irish-Japanese diplomatic relations with a joint exhibition.
Sarah Kelleher reports on Jesse Jones’ collaborative project for the 57th Venice Biennal featuring Olwen Fouere and sound by Susan Strenger
Have tattoos lost their taboo? As wearable art becomes mainstream Mic Moroney considers the history of this very personal art form
Until 2010, I never regarded myself as a portrait painter and had absolutely no desire to be one’ Colin Davidson tells Brian McAvera…
While working as an intern at the NPA Mike Bors gained access to a remarkable collection created by talented amatuer, Sir Robert Ball, astromoner and scientific adviser to the Commissioners of Irish Lights
Despite banks rationalising their business through closure or reuse of branches, architectural patronage has recently been boosted by the Central Bank’s imminent move from Dame Street to North Wall Quay, writes Frank McDonald
Deirdre Kelly sheds light on AE Russell’s ‘dream’ paintings as Armagh County Museum honours a native son with an exhibition marking the 150th anniversary of his birth
Nathaniel Hone excelled at capturing the great outdoors, whether pastoral or coastal: to mark his centenary Julian Campbell examines his dramatic County Clare marine works
Peter Murray recalls the independent spirit Edith Blake, diarist and artist and one-time occupant of Myrtle Grove, Youghal, County Cork
Kevin V Mulligan reminds us of the cultural aspirations associated with the architectural competition for the National Museum of Ireland in the 1880’s
Managing a portfolio of historic properties presents numerous challenges; Sandra Andrea O’Connell discovers how Irish Landmark Trust has fared as it marks its quarter century!
What’s in a name? Is botany an art or a science or a hybrid, muses Matthew Jebb, as he walks through The National Botanic Gardens.
Peter Pearson welcomes a new chapter in the management of Johnstown Castle, County Wexford
Jessica O’Donnell selects Self-Portrait by Frank O’Meara, a new acquisition to the Hugh Lane Collection
