Irish Arts Review, Winter 2006
While critics differ in their assessment of Darren Murray’s artistic aims, Gerry Walker detects a marked affinity with the 19th-century Nabis group
The initial exuberance of Jane O’Malley’s paintings belie their carefully considered construction, writes Brian Lynch
Patrick T Murphy discusses the pioneering practice of John Gerrard whose latest work is currently on view at the RHA
Louis le Brocquy’s 90th year culminates this month with an exhibition of eight new paintings at Gimpel Fils Gallery in London; Medb Ruane gives her reaction after a private viewing in Dublin
Brian Bourke tells Brian McAvera of his quest for drama and colour in 1950s London and his determination to master drawing, despite his ejection from St Martin’s College
Initially conceived as a humanising element in a business environment, Whitelight Garden by Vivienne Roche has proven to be her most ambitious project to date, writes Yvonne Scott
Peter Neill recasts the commonplace objects of memory into images that can be read in a multilayered manner, writes Brian McAvera
Brian Fallon recalls the eventful life and career of Dairine Vanston, a talented painter for whom commercial success remained sadly elusive
Paul Henry and his wife Grace lived and painted on Achill for almost seven years in the early part of the 20th century. But the landscape and maritime painter Alexander Williams (1846–1930) long predated the Henrys on Achill and fortunately kept a voluminous record of his experience as Gordon Ledbetter recounts
Maebh O’Regan investigates the career of Victorian artist Richard Moynan, who is currently enjoying a resurgence in the Irish art market
It is almost twenty years since the National Gallery of Ireland received a surprise bequest from Máire MacNeill and her partner John (Jack) Lincoln Sweeney. Kevin Kelly tells the happy story
Peter Murray discusses the exotic life of Cork-born wood-engraver, Robert Gibbings, whose retrospective can be seen at the Crawford Gallery of Art
Terence Reeves-Smith explores the complex history of Glenarm Castle, County Antrim, one of Ireland’s most romantic great houses
Peter Harbison outlines the history of Lord Gort’s family connections in Ireland and his extraordinary generosity in gifting Bunratty Castle in County Clare to the Irish people
In this assessment of recent architectural developments in Cork, Louise Cotter investigates the transformation of a familiar icon and the creation of some new ones
Eleanor Flegg heralds two events this winter that will provide an occasion for both the fledgling buff and the seasoned collector to add to their store of fine craft
Eleanor Flegg discusses the work of Roger Bennett, chosen by a panel of experts on behalf of the Crafts Council of Ireland to acknowledge consistency in design excellence
Brian Crowley discusses Iosagán, a painting by Beatrice Elvery designed to instil nobility in young minds
