October 2009 - The Irish Art Blog

‘Shifting Fields’ by The NorthWest Artists Group at Markree Castle Co. Sligo

October 27, 2009October 27, 2009 Liam

The magnificent Markree Castle was an appropriate location for the NorthWest Artists Group‘s inaugural exhibition entitled Shifting Fields. The show encompassed over fifty original works by professional artists from all over the North West. Artists taking part were; Marvin Baldemor, Stephen Bennett, Brigid Birney, Lisa Bond, Morgan Ferriter, Marina Hamilton, Geoff Kilpatrick, Maria Noonan-McDermott, Carmel…

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Art events during Wexford Opera Festival

October 26, 2009October 26, 2009 Liam

There are a number of art events in Wexford to coincide with the annual Opera Festival. The photograph was taken at the official opening of art exhibitions in Whites Hotel, Wexford which was officially opened by Avril Doyle. The exhibitions run until Sun 1st Nov.

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“one hundred sweets no mushrooms” in Mullingar

October 25, 2009 Liam

one hundred sweets no mushrooms, an installation on works on paper and other projects by visual artist Loretto Cooney, opened in The Market House Gallery, Mount St. Mullingar on 15th October. The exhibition takes process into the gallery and includes digital prints of original work from her ongoing Logbook project, collaged elements, a digital slide…

Art Galleries, Exhibitions, Installation, Irish Art, Irish Artists

‘Échantillion: A Selection of French Contemporary Art’ opens at IMOCA

October 22, 2009October 26, 2009 Liam

Last week saw the opening in the Irish Museum of Contemporary Art of a group show of work by invited French artists. The exhibition continues until November 26th.

Art Galleries, Exhibitions, Installation

Patricia Casey in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (Ashtown Castle), Dublin.

October 21, 2009 Liam

‘Between the Lines’, an exhibition of life drawings by artist Patricia Casey, is currently taking place at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (Ashtown Castle), Dublin. The exhibition was opened by Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, former Chair of Éigse, Carlow Arts Festival. The exhibition runs until Friday the 30th October and is open daily from 10.00 a.m….

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