Art and Artists of Ireland news and blog
August Bank Holiday saw over 100 artists painting out in Wexford Town for ‘Art in the Open 2008,’ a 3-day plein air painting festival. Sponsored prizes worth over €4000, a civic reception, craic, sunshine and the chance to watch how others approach the urban and estuarial landscape of Wexford were the main attractions. Professional and…
An exhibition of new works by painter Karen Wilson and ceramic sculptor Joe Mallon opened at Gallery Zozimus. The exhibition was opened by Mr Frank Buckley, board member of IMMA. Karen Wilson making a presentation to Frank X.Buckley whilst Joe Mallon Looks on. Kate J. McCarthy, Charlie Meehan and Marie-Claire McGann at the exhibition launch
Ellen Braende’s Solo Show called ‘All Smithfield’ opened at 79 Francis Street, Dublin 8 on August 7th. Ena and Councillor Tom Stafford at the exhibition opening. Ellen Braende was born in Oslo, Norway in 1959 but has been living in Dingle, Co. Kerry for the last ten years. While visiting Dublin she went to the…
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Chasing Butterflies – A la chasse aux papillons a new body of works by Nell Collins recently opened at the Alliance Française Gallery, Cork. A large gathering from the artistic world in Cork as well as admirers and fans of Nell’s work turned out in huge numbers for the opening launch. Large part of work…
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At the opening in the Sebastian Guinness Gallery: