Peter Pearson writes in praise of the vertical, as seen in Dublin’s variety of pinnacles, spires and towers
Alice Maher continues to surprise and unsettle in the genesis of hybrid forms, writes Francis halsall of her current installation at Source Arts Centre, thurles
David Quinn’s understated aesthetic rewards the time invested in looking, writes Susan Campbell in anticipation of his spring exhibition at West Cork Arts Centre
Michael Cullen’s interpretation of Irish mythology at the Taylor Galleries, Dublin, is like being taken on a journey through the history of art, writes Brian McAvera
Jane Humphries reflects on Bernadette Kiely’s depictions of nature’s propensity to engulf, as much as to delight, in her exhibition at the Luan Gallery, Athlone
James Earley found a connection between his family’s stained-glass company and the directioncompany and the direction he wants to follow, he tells Eleanor Flegg, ahead of his summer show at Dollard House, Dublin
Angela Griffith reflects on the multifaceted practice of Alex Pentek, whose work ranges from the solidity of public art to the floating paper sculpture currently on view at the RhA
Riann Coulter explores Mark Shields‚’ guiding philosophy on making art, as a new departure in his practice is unveiled at the FE McWilliam Gallery
Is there a School of Limerick? Niamh NicGhabhann considers the question. Charles Harper’s work is included in the RHA Annual Exhibition, until 11 August.
‘I want to make sculpture that transends its scale, and that has a soul’: Anthony Scott tells Brian McAvera about his purpose in creating sculpture
Andy Sheridan’s nocturnal compositions of a city at rest joins the great tradition of the fl√¢neur, writes Ros Kavanagh
The National Gallery of Ireland finally honours Roderic O’Conor, by Bridget Hourican
Peter Murray separates fact from polemic in the protracted dispute between Piranesi and his elusive patron James Caulfeild
Charles Noble draws on recently discovered correspondence documenting changes to the fabric of Lismore Castle, Co Waterford, aided by the use of early photography
Following its recent transfer to the care of the OPW, Peter Murray traces the history of Annes Grove in North Cork which will open to the public later this summer
Maeve Sikora selects the Ardagh Hoard from the National Museum of Ireland collection on the 150th anniversary of its discovery
