Peter Murray traces the extraordinary life and career of Clare Sheridan, artist, journalist and confidante of Charlie Chaplin
James Horan recounts how a chance encounter led to the unravelling of some architectural mysteries in the restoration of Humewood Castle, County Wicklow
Carla Briggs considers the most potent chapter in Margaret Clarke’s career and the aspirations that fuelled her creativity
On the centenary of the artist’s birth, Brian Fallon revisits some personal recollections of George Campbell’s Spanish period
James Howley pays a visit to the National Gallery as it prepares to reopen following a major refurbishment programme
Resplendent in its latest reconstruction, the National Gallery of Ireland needs a new and inspiring ‘Mission’ that places Irish art and artists at the centre of its activities, argues John Mulcahy
Putting Irish arts in context has been a principal aim of our collecting mission at the John J Burns Library, Boston, writes Christian Dupont
More than a hundred years after his ancestors departed these shores, collector and philanthropist Brian P Burns is circling back, perhaps with an eye to adding to his outstanding collection of Irish art, writes John Mulcahy
In his seventieth year, John Minihan is still seeking the transient moment of creation, writes Fiona Kearney, as she reflects on his recent portfolio
Beyond their arresting materiality new works from John Gibbons convey his interest in spiritual and religious history, writes Luke Naessens
Eilís O’Connell is widely admired for expanding the language of sculpture; here she tells Brian McAvera ‘Gravity is my dearest enemy’ ahead of her participation in ‘Ark’ this summer at Chester Cathedral
Frances McDonald traces the revolution in ceramic art as Ireland’s leading makers display their work at Farmleigh from June, marking the 40th anniversary of Ceramics Ireland
Eddie Rafferty’s love affair with Africa is manifest at his first major survey exhibition on view this summer at the FE McWilliam Gallery, Banbridge, writes Riann Coulter.
The allure of art glass and proximity to the sea combine in the career of Cork-based sculptor-designer Eoin Turner, writes Mark Ewart
Non-naturalistic candy colours imbue Shane Berkery’s new collection of paintings on view at Chimera Galley, Mullingar with a surreal edge, writes Susan Campbell
Donal Maguire sees an elegant statement on the interconnectedness of all things in David Beattie’s installation at IMMA
Before the Government implements their proposed art strategy, Gerry Walker argues that we must redetermine the nature and role of the arts within Irish culture
A love of art and its history formed the basis of Anne Crookshank’s integrity, writes Edward McParland in this tribute to the indomitable art historian
A dynamic alliance between NCAD and UCO presents a unique opportunity to power a radical reimagining of NCAD’s historic urban location, writes Sean O’Laoire
