It almost comes as a shock to hear that throughout its long history, the National Gallery of Ireland has never hosted an exhibition totally dedicated to photography. Now, more than ever, the medium of photography has proved to be an … Continue reading Sarah McAuliffe // Interview Originally Published in Print February 2020
In September, my social media was overflowing with excitement. After a dry video presentation, Nintendo spontaneously announced during Nintendo Direct that an Animal Crossing game would be released for Switch next year. The series, which has been running across various … Continue reading Animal Crossing: A relaxing romp
Earlier this summer, retail giant VANS announced their collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam in their latest clothing drop. VANS has collaborated with huge corporations before, such as Disney, Nintendo and Mark Jacobs, however this partnership has certainly stood … Continue reading Van{s) Gogh: consumerism vs. the artist
The National Gallery of Ireland has had a very colourful few months. Fresh off the heels of the Emil Node: Colour is Life, comes the bright and energetic: Roderic O’Conor and the Moderns. This exhibition has been highly anticipated, being … Continue reading Between Paris and Pont-Aven. Roderic O’Conor and the Moderns // REVIEW
The sheer number of permanent art collections and historic galleries in Paris can fill hours and dominate an itinerary, to the point that people overlook the many unique temporary exhibitions on display. Tucked away in the 11th Arrondissement sits the … Continue reading Exhibitions Abroad: Klimt at L’Atelier des Lumières Klimt’s large, golden freizes translate beautifully to laser projection digital art
A project 7 years in the making, Loving Vincent is the world’s first feature length hand-painted film comprising over 65,000 paintings all done in Van Gogh’s unique and recognisable style. Set after the mysterious death of Van Gogh (Robert Gulaczyk), … Continue reading Loving Vincent: A Moving Masterpiece Now available on DVD in Ireland, Loving Vincent is a film that is truly “unforgettable”, writes Orla Brennan.
It often feels hard to escape the onslaught of red love hearts and bright bouquets of roses that February brings. However, Valentine’s Day is as good an excuse as any to look at some ‘lovey-dovey’ paintings for want of a … Continue reading “In Bed, the Kiss”: An intimate and accurate portrait of love Despite the dominant role that the theme of love plays throughout the world of art, one rarely finds representations of a strong connection shared between two people that captures their feelings for one another in a down-to-earth and domestic setting.