London Irish Art 2015 endeavours to explore the personal understanding and  the experience of the Irish diaspora living in the U.K., specifically in relation to culture, identity and creativity. A programme of art, poetry and music, will inform this investigation. An array of media will be explored, ranging from the more traditional painting, photography, mixed […]

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Tonight saw the opening of a group exhibition in Sol Art Gallery in Dawson Street, Dublin. The exhibition features original work by Vincent Keeling, Ann Flynn, Kevin McAleenan and Henry McGrane. The exhibition continues until 1st November.

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‘Drawing Day’ is on this Saturday, May 17th from 11am-4pm in the National Gallery of Ireland as well as 54 other venues across Ireland. ‘Drawing Day’ was initiated by the National Gallery of Ireland in 2004 with the aim to encourage people to draw in their museums. It involves 54 arts centres, museums, libraries and […]

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An exhibition of work by West Cork based artist Anne Marie McInerney opened last week in the 2020 Gallery on the North Mall in Cork. The exhibition features chalk pastels of seascapes from the West of Ireland as well as some feline portraits. The exhibition continues until 10th May.

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Last night (Thursday April 3rd) saw the launch of an exhibition of paintings with the theme of family and home by Achill based artist Padraig McCaul. The paintings are oil on canvas and portray ‘family’ portraits in semi-abstract way against the background of Irish cottages or Achill and Dublin landscapes. The exhibition was opened by […]

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Today (Tuesday 11th February 2014) in Kilmainham IMMA officially launched their programme for 2014. IMMA’s Director, Sarah Glennie outlined some of what was ahead in IMMA over the year: An exhibition celebrating the work of Irish artist Patrick Scott which brings together the most comprehensive representation of this remarkable artist’s 75 year long career Two […]

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Last Thursday (12th December) saw the opening of an exhibition of new works by Joby Hickey and Seán HIllen. The exhibition was opened by director John Boorman.  There was a sizable crowd squeezed into the gallery space of Inspirational Arts. The exhibition continues in Inspirational Arts, 7 Herbert Street, Dublin 2 until 21st January: Thursday […]

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Ireland’s biggest art fair – Art Source – which features work from hundreds of artists and galleries opens in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 tomorrow Friday 8th November. The exhibition continues until Sunday 10th November.

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‘Pressed’ is an exhibition of fine art works created by print practitioners living in, working in or originally from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown or who have trained as an artist in a college in the County. The exhibition opened in Dun Laoghaire on Thursday 5th September. The following will take place as part of the event. Fri […]

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Gavin Lambe Murphy with artist Roisin O’Farrell at the exhibition opening (photo Liam Madden) Last night (Thursday 5th September) saw the opening of a solo exhibition by Roisin O’Farrell.  The exhibition of paintings based on her Grandmother’s china teacups opened in the Doorway Gallery.   The exhibition which was opened by Gavin Lambe Murphy can […]

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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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