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Through The Canvas: Cristin Leach on a classic Dublin view

Every week, critic Cristin Leach talks us through a different artwork for Through The Canvas on RTÉ lyric fm - this week, she's taking a closer look at Walter Osborne's 1895 painting In a Dublin Park, Light and Shade.
visual arts • 04 Apr 22

Turner at the National Gallery of Ireland - sunlight and feeling

Another year, another January and JMW Turner's watercolours are back like an old friend at the National Gallery of Ireland.
visual arts • 31 Dec 17

2017 Hennessy Portrait Prize goes to Jack Hickey

Cork born artist Jack Hickey has been announced as the winner of the 2017 Hennessy Portrait Prize, for his picture 'My Time'.
National Gallery of Ireland • 04 Dec 17

Vermeer, Beyond Time - portrait of the artist as a Dutchman

Vermeer, Beyond Time is a new documentary screening on RTÉ One exploring the life and work of one of the most loved, treasured and well-known artists in the world today.
visual arts • 07 Jul 17

How we made Portrait Of A Gallery - shooting the picture

Producer/Director Adrian McCarthy tells the story behind Portrait Of A Gallery, his remarkable documentary portrait of the refurbishment of the National Gallery of Ireland.
visual arts • 28 Jun 17

National Gallery of Ireland reborn - a new documentary tells all

In 2011, the National Gallery of Ireland closed its doors, and two thirds of the building, to begin one of the largest refurbishment projects in the history of the state. If ever there was a time to have cameras in the gallery, this was it...
visual arts • 23 Jun 17

Historic wings re-open at the National Gallery of Ireland

Sinéad Crowley, Arts & Media Correspondent, reports on the completion of work on the historic wings of the National Gallery.
visual arts • 13 Jun 17

3 cultural things to do this weekend

So... What to do do during pre-Valentine's weekend? We've got a trio of suggested cultural happenings nationwide, for your delectation...
Culture • 10 Feb 17

Fresh Paint: The National Gallery of Ireland reopens

For almost six years now, the vast majority of the exhibition space in the sprawling complex that is the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI) has been closed for refurbishment.
Visual Art • 09 Mar 17

William Orpen archive acquired by National Gallery

The National Gallery of Ireland has announced the acquisition of a significant archive of over 400 letters and drawings by one of Ireland's most important and influential twentieth-century artists. Sir William Orpen.
Culture • 21 Dec 16

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