Friday 30th January saw the opening of  “Of The Essence”, a collection of new works by Dutch born, Galway based artist Marja van Kampen. The exhibition opened in the Kenny Gallery which recently relocated to its new home in the Liosbán Retail Park on the Tuam Road.  The exhibition continues until 19th February.

Mark and Kenneth Buckley of Buckley Fine Art launched their new Fine Art Gallery at Convent Road, Clonakilty, West Cork on Saturday 31st January. The purpose built gallery, designed by architect Mike Shananan, is a departure from the standard format of Irish galleries and should compliment their established City Gallery on Fenns Quay, Cork. The…

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The former Gate Lodge at St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon has been transformed into a coffee house and art gallery. The inaugauration of this protected structure took place on the 20th December 2008.  This Welcome Centre of St. Nathy’s College was blessed by Bishop Flynn, opened by John O’Mahony GAA County Manager, and Margaret Garvey…

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Just before Christmas Gormley’s, Belfast held an exhibition by one of Irelands best known figurative artists Rowland Davidson.  ‘From an American Sketch Book’ featured a return to his figurative children paintings. The photo above shows Rowland Davidson at the opening of his exhibition with his ‘artist model’ his granddaughter Holly who has been accredited with his renewal…

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In his new collection, Andy Devane quirkily imbues the city of Rome, where he lived for 7 years, with the vivid colours of Mediterranean birds and flowers. Roma Antica opened on December 6th and continues until December 24th.