Art, Food and Music at The National Gallery of Ireland
An Art Surprise on Sherkin Island
While exploring Sherkin Island in County Cork while on holiday, I came across a sign “Open Studio” and through a gap I saw a painting propped up on an easel in a garden. I wandered in and met the artist, Jo Ashby. Jo is a Member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. She is…
Flavours of Art at the National Gallery of Ireland
On Thursday 2nd July starting at 6pm, the National Gallery of Ireland will be hosting a Mid-Summer celebration of art, food and music with an American twist! In the company of an art historian, discover the American context behind some of our masterpieces, plus a tour of our ground-breaking Sean Scully exhibition, followed by a…
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‘Flavours of Art’ at the National Gallery of Ireland
On 9th April starting at 6pm, the National Gallery of Ireland will be hosting a very special Easter celebration of the best in Spanish art, food and music. An art historian will introduce the highlights of the National Gallery’s Spanish collection, including masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya and Picasso, followed by a delightful supper of Spanish…
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London Irish Art 2015
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…