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Sculptor Imogen Stuart, photographed by Conor Horgan in her studio

Artist Imogen Stuart, from the heart - inside the new documentary

Imogen from the Heart is a fascinating new RTÉ arts documentary about one of Ireland's most celebrated artists, sculptor Imogen Stuart.

Documentaries • 5 hrs

A public gallery tour at this year's TULCA Visual Arts Festival (Pics: Ros Kavanagh)

Cure and Care in Galway - the TULCA Visual Arts Festival reviewed

In 2023, TULCA celebrates its 21st year, the annual visual arts festival of exhibitions and events takes place across Galway city with contributions from 15 …

visual arts • 15 Nov

Celebrated architect John Tuomey (Pic: Al Higgins)

First Quarter - architect John Tuomey's autobiography extracted

In a reflective and enriching memoir, John Tuomey navigates the places and memories of his life over the scope of twenty-five years.

Books • 12 Nov

The Irish photographer documenting US hip-hop culture

First Thought: Photographer Brian Cross (AKA B+) in conversation

In Conversation • 10 Nov

Rehearsals was developed and inspired by the environs, architecture and people of Kilkenny (Image © Yvonne McGuinness)

In The Picture: Rehearsals by Yvonne McGuinness

Rehearsals is a new solo exhibition of new fabric and film works by artist Yvonne McGuinness, currently show at Butler Gallery, Kilkenny.

Butler Gallery • 13 Nov

In the Black Fantastic - Ekow Eshun talks to RTÉ Arena

When In the Black Fantastic exhibited last year in the Hayward Gallery in London, it was lauded as a visionary cultural event.

RTÉ Arena • 08 Nov

Richard Proffitt 'quiet', 2023 oil and acrylic on wood panel 60cm x 80cm. Photo: The Kevin Kavanagh Gallery

Dublin Gallery Weekend uncovered - inside the new art event

This weekend, the city centre will be filled with art lovers, the art curious and the simply 'arty' roaming from gallery to gallery as part …

visual arts • 09 Nov

Shane de Blacam holding his RA Architecture Prize (Pic: Getty Images / John Phillips)

Honouring The Godfather of contemporary Irish architecture

On Tuesday 31 October, Irish architect Shane de Blacam received the 2023 Royal Academy of Arts Architecture Prize in London.

Architecture • 05 Nov

Sir John Lavery, (1856-1941), detail from 'Lady Lavery in an Evening Cloak' (Pic: National Gallery of Ireland)

In The Picture: Lavery. On Location at the National Gallery

Sir John Lavery was an internationally renowned Irish painter at the turn of the 20th century, and the only Irishman to receive the Freedom of …

visual arts • 29 Oct

Gottfried Helnwein's artwork Sleep 4 (2004, courtesy the artist and Hillsboro Fine Art)

Dublin Gallery Weekend: take a journey through Dublin's art scene

'Commercial galleries are not only free to visit but also offer a unique opportunity to invest in and own art that you love...'

visual arts • 27 Oct

Death announced of artist Trevor Geoghegan

A painter of renown, Trevor Geoghegan was acclaimed for his landscape works in particular.

In Memoriam • 19 Oct

(L-R) Warhol associate Vincent Fremont, Barbara Dawson, and Michael Dempsey at the Hugh Lane

Andy Warhol at the Hugh Lane - inside the epic new exhibition

In the three and a half decades since Andy Warhol died in a New York hospital, there have been significant changes in how we view …

visual arts • 16 Oct

Across the Bitter Sea - sculptor John Behan talks to RTÉ Arena

Across the Bitter Sea is a collection of new works in bronze by the renowned Irish sculptor John Behan, running at Kenny's Gallery in Galway …

RTÉ Arena • 11 Oct

Lucy Young (19) from Omagh with her painting of her grandmother at the This is Art! exhibition

This is Art! Exhibition showcases young Irish talent at RHA

This is Art! - the annual art competition run by RTÉ in association with The Creative Ireland Programme for young people is hosting a new …

visual arts • 10 Oct

100 Buildings: Back to school with Limerick's MIC dormitory block

It is easy to forget that bespoke student housing has been around for decades.

Architecture • 07 Oct

Sunday Miscellany on the architect who transformed Dublin

On the "quiet, unassuming but determined" corporation architect who transformed Dublin

Sunday Miscellany • 02 Oct

Clerys elevated balcony (Pic courtesy of Visual Lab)

Life, in storeys - the Dublin festival of architecture returns

Emmett Scanlon, Director of the Irish Architecture Foundation, gives some tips on this year's Open House Dublin festival programme, which presents stories of lives lived …

Architecture • 01 Oct

Self-portrait of the artist: Ruth Medjber by Ruth Medjber

Something For The Weekend - Ruth Medjber's cultural picks

Ruth Medjber is an aclaimed photographer, and one of the jury members for this year's This is Art! competition.

Something For The Weekend • 28 Sep

The Age / L'Età - Emma Talbot's epic artwork comes to Sligo

The Age / L'Età is an exhibition currently hanging in The Model in Sligo.

visual arts • 26 Sep

In The Picture: Grief Weaving by Emily Waszak at RCC Letterkenny

Grief Weaving is a new solo exhibition from Donegal-based visual artist Emily Waszak at Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny that explores grief through ritual, repetition and …

visual arts • 22 Sep

Bea McMahon, Another Shot at Love, 2023. (Image courtesy of EVA International)

EVA '23: Inside Ireland's international biennale of modern art

Artist and critic Frank Wasser takes us through the highlights of EVA International 2023.

visual arts • 12 Sep

Watch: Dublin Theatre of the Deaf perform for Ukraine

At a Solidarity event for Ukraine at the Abbey Theatre, performance artist Amanda Coogan led the Dublin Theatre of the Deaf in a stunning performance, …

visual arts • 20 Sep

Apocalypse Chow - artwork by Laura Callaghan

In The Picture: Laura Callaghan's Apocalypse Chow at Hen's Teeth

Apocalypse Chow is an new exhibition at Dublin's Hen's Teeth gallery by artist and illustrator Laura Callaghan, comprising of an immersive installation - coupled with …

visual arts • 11 Sep

Jony Easterby returns to the Botanic Garden of Ireland of this year's Fringe

Dublin Fringe: The Garden of Shadows comes to the Botanic

Jony Easterby returns to Dublin Fringe Festival 2023 with his second spectacular outdoor light and sound installation, after the huge success of last year's Remnant …

Dublin Fringe Festival • 08 Sep

Inside Marty's Big Picture Show: Irish photographers uncovered

In this new six-part RTÉ One series Marty's Big Picture Show, Marty Morrissey and historian Liz Gillis uncover the work of Ireland's photographers

RTÉ One • 04 Sep