It is the implication of something beyond a simple landscape that makes Martin Gale’s art so compelling, writes Alison FitzGerald as his exhibition continues at Taylor Galleries, Dublin
Catherine Marshall visits the studio of Hennessy Craig prize-winner Mollie Douthit as she prepares for a solo exhibition at the Royal Hibernian Academy in 2015
Marianne O’Kane Boal hopes a touring retrospective on the work of Brian Ballard will convey the full trajectory of his practice from figuration to abstraction
Stephanie McBride draws parallels between recent photography and new works on video by Anthony Haughey to be shown at Limerick City Gallery of Art
Painter and master printmaker Stephen Lawlor talks to Brian McAvera about the nuance of approach required for each medium, ahead of his solo show at Oliver Sears Gallery this winter
Mic Moroney navigates Stephen Brandes’ satirical visual diary featuring in ‘Phoenix Rising’ at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Many principles came into force to guide the shaping of UL’s outdoor sculpture collection, not least the overarching vision of Ed Walsh. Judith Hill gives an insight into its conception
The new Lexicon is a worthy member of Dublin’s distinguished group of public libraires, writes James Howley in his appraisal of the controversial new building.
Fiona Kearney assesses the artistic achievement of photographer and cleric Frank Browne, whose work is on view at Farmleigh Gallery, Dublin throughout December
John Turpin looks at the social and cultural aspirations of the Dublin Society Drawing Schools illustrated by some of its successful alumni
Peter Harbison shares a preview from his forthcoming book on the artistic achievements of antiquarian Henry O’Neill
Peter Murray remembers the talented artist, Robert Gregory, son of Lady Gregory of Coole Park, whose surviving works are testament to unfulfilled promise
As St Mel’s Cathedral in County Longford prepares to reopen following the fire of 2009, Andrew Halpin reports on the rescued Shrine of St Caillin and Nicola Gordon Bowe recounts the history of the Clarke Studio windows
