There was a lively crowd squeezed into the bar of the United Arts Club last night (Thursday 5th September) for the opening of the Thursday Life Drawing Group Exhibition.  Many of the artists were there as well as some of the models. The exhibition continues until 23rd September 2013 – viewing Tuesday to Saturday, from […]

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@TheDrawingRoom is an exciting new project designed to develop the public’s awareness of architecture, culture and heritage through a series of events in some of Dublin’s finest Georgian town houses. It aims to provide an alternative to the concert hall or gallery setting for audiences to enjoy music and art. The aim of the project […]

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Last Saturday (13th of July) The 2020 Gallery in Cork celebrated their 4th birthday with a party.  Guests were serenaded by a wonderful performance from guitar player, Ian Date, as they nibbled on superb food from one of the best local eateries, Cafe Gusto and gallery artist, Alan Corbett, gave a wonderful talk about his […]

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Last Thursday (6th June) saw the official opening by by Cllr. Keith Doyle, Chairperson, Enniscorthy Town Council of an exhibition highlighting the talent of artists from or resident in Enniscorthy. The “Enniscorthy Showcase Exhibition” is presented by The Presentation Centre & The Denis Collins Gallery. The exhibition which continues until June 30th can be seen […]

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Tonight (Tuesday 14th May) saw the opening of Havens of Light at Emporium 11, Dun Laoghaire’s newest art gallery.  The exhibition was opened by Cllr. Stephen Fitzpatrick. Havens of Light is a series of works by Artist Michael Palmer celebrating light – la luc. These paintings, using the medium of acrylic, are imbued with it, […]

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Currently showing in 2020 Art Gallery, North Mall, Cork is an exhibition of new work inspired by the abundant Irish countryside.  The work is by Eadaoin Harding Kemp. “Spring is synonymous with new life and light. Nature bursts from hibernation. ‘Out of the Darkness’ expresses just this sentiment.” The exhibition continues until May 25th.  

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Today (Thursday 18th April) the Irish Museum of Modern Art launched their programme for 2013 from their temporary home in Earlsfort Terrace.  The director of IMMA, Sarah Glennie outlined the upcoming exhibitions and  developments for the coming year. IMMA will fully reopen at the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham on October 12th with four exhibitions.  To […]

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An exhibition of work by Ray Tsang opened last week in the Balla Bán Gallery, Westbury Mall, Dublin. Although he has a formal education in painting Ray Tsang is largely self taught. He mostly draws inspiration from the modern impressionists of America. He aims for his paintings to tell a story as well as being […]

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Last month saw the opening night of the renovated Duke Street Gallery. Crowds gathered and moved between the gallery’s two floors to view ‘The Exhibition of Irish Art’, which featured the latest works by Marie Carroll, Graham Knuttel, Tom Byrne, Joby Hickey and George Dunne, all of whom were in attendance. Also on view were […]

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A major exhibition of the work of one of the world’s most famous artists, Andy Warhol opens on the 8th February in the MAC in Belfast.  The exhibition will include popular imagery from some of Warhol’s most famous works including Chairman Mao, Hamburger, cow wallpaper and references to Studio 54. There will also be a […]

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Temple Bar Gallery + Studios is one of the first artist-led initiatives in Ireland.In the past 30 years, the studios at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios have been home to over 1000 artists, and the work of hundreds more have been exhibited in the gallery on Temple Bar Square. Temple Bar Gallery + Studios was founded by […]

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Today (Thursday 29th November 2012) saw the opening of the first new public art gallery in Ireland in over two years. The new contemporary art gallery was officially opened in Athlone by Jimmy Deenihan T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Luan Gallery is the first purpose-built, municipal visual art gallery located in the […]

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Ireland’s biggest and best art fair is set to return to the RDS this weekend. Running from Friday, 9th November to Sunday, 11th November, Art Source is a unique event which will feature work from hundreds of artists and galleries. The show’s underlying ethos is that art is for everyone, and so it gives visitors […]

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Frank  O’Dea teams up with fellow Dublin artist, Pervaneh Matthews at Balla Bán Art Gallery, Westbury Mall, Dublin in November for an exhibition entitled “Man on the Moon” and will take place in conjunction with ‘Science Week 2012? whose theme this year is everyday experimenting. Perhaps the greatest experiment known to mankind was to put […]

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A new venue to buy original art has opened in the Old Tramyard in Dalkey. Piergroup is an Independent Artists Group selling their own work. Piergroup art will open each Saturday and Sunday until Christmas with paintings, etchings, prints, ceramics, fine art photography and mixed-media pieces. Buy direct from the artist.

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When talking to those involved in the arts I am often struck by the phrase “art is life, life is art”.  I think this especially applies to Sheelah Moloney who runs the 2020 Gallery in Cork.  Art is her life.  She works full time in the gallery five days a week (Tuesday – Saturday) and […]

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An exhibition in which artist Bennie Reilly “continues her investigation into the oddities and intricacies of the outside world”  opened last night in the Talbot Gallery, Talbot Street, Dublin 1. The artist will be giving a gallery walk through of the exhibition, talking about individual works, her practice and answering any questions on the 21st […]

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Balla Bán Gallery, Westbury Mall (Just off Grafton Street, Dublin)  is two years old and  to mark the occassion as well a get together at the gallery. The occasion also feature the launch of their Summer Show featuring art by Norman Teeling, John Morris and Frank O’Dea. The Summer Show continues until the end of […]

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There was a great turn out last night in the Doorway Gallery, South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 for a solo exhibition by Polish born artist Iwona Nartowska O’Reilly.  The show features figurative action paintings of hurling and rugby.   The exhibition was officially opened by former professional rugby player Bernard Jackman.  It continues until June […]

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Tonight (Thursday 17th May 2012) saw the opening of Jerry Cahir’s solo exhibition in the Origin Gallery, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. The exhibition continues until June 16th.

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