February 2015 - The Irish Art Blog

Launch of Whyte’s Auction of Irish & International Art

February 21, 2015 Liam No Comments

Last night (Friday 20th February) saw the launch of Whyte’s Auction of Irish & International Art in the RDS. There is quite a range of styles from Paul Henry to street artist Banksy. The evening was enhanced by briefings on the art by Ian Whyte and others from Whyte’s. Viewing is Saturday to Monday, 21…

Art Auction, Irish Art, Irish Artists, Street Art

Launch of Hennessy Portrait Prize 2015

February 4, 2015 Liam No Comments

Yesterday the Hennessy Portrait Prize 2015 was officially launched by Hennessy and the National Gallery of Ireland. This year’s judging panel is chaired by the Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, Sean Rainbird and includes Catherine Marshall (scholar and curator), Colin Davidson PRUA (artist); Aidan Dunne (art critic, The Irish Times), and Anne Hodge (Curator…

competitions, Irish Art, Irish Artists