In recalling the legacy of Desmond FitzGerald, the 29th Knight of Glin, John Mulcahy questions why the title, so long-held should now expire
Isabella Evengelisti previews Michael Cullen’s first exclusively Spanish-themed collection on view at Taylor Galleries, Dublin
Peter Murray examines the gestalt nature of Tim Robinson’s art, whose work is on view at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane until January
Jenny Fitzgibbon looks at how spatial relationships from the macro to the micro are investigated in Isabel Nolan’s solo show at the Model, Sligo this winter
Helen O’Donoghue investigates the collaborative practice of Anne Cleary and Denis Connolly who, from their base in Paris since 1990, have extended the participatory nature of their practice to a worldwide network
Colm Brennan tells Brian McAvera “The mythology, topography, history and folklore attached to a particular place name would be among my earliest thoughts in addressing the possibility of a new piece of public sculpture”
To mark their 20th anniversary, Angela Griffith visits the studio of Cork Printmakers and finds a flourishing artistic collective
Elinor Wiltshire captured spontaneous and touching moments in the day-to-day lives of Irish people, David Davison recalls the woman he knew whose work can be seen as part of the ‘Small Lives’ exhibition at the National Photographic Archive in Dublin
John Luke’s work is often considered arcane; but an exhibition planned for 2012 drawing on his early paintings and works on paper, seeks to clarify, writes Dickon Hall
In the 19th century a flurry of interest in Ireland’s scenic beauty prompted a young drawing master from Eton William Evans to travel to Connemara; Anne Hodge examines his recently acquired portfolio in the National Gallery of Ireland
The wealthy strata of Norman society brought with them to Ireland their elaborate tomb sculpture, a new genre for Irish stonemasons, writes Peter Harbison
David Griffin explores the architectural history of the Parliament House and its transformation from place of legislature to commerce, while John Mulcahy considers the recent proposal to convert the landmark building into a cultural space
Ireland’s most highly regarded architectural émigré is the subject of a new publication and a USA-based exhibition; Ellen Rowley looks at his legacy
Kevin Donovan sees the Commissioners of Irish Lights Headquarters in Dún Laoghaire as an instrument of communication and vigilance
Jennifer Goff describes the cultural background to the newly opened 19th-century music room, part of a new ensemble of historic room displays at the National Museum of Ireland
Since her arrival in Ireland in 1965, Sonja Landweer has been admired for her mastery with materials, here Nicola Gordon Bowe discusses her life’s work currently on view at VISUAL in Carlow
Joseph McBrinn previews new work from visionary furniture-maker Joseph Walsh on view this winter at Oliver Sears Gallery, Dublin
Marianne O’Kane-Boal selects Still Life by Mary Ruth Walsh from Wexford County Council’s art collection
