Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

FREE DUBLIN EXPERIENCES Art Galleries and Archives Art lovers are spoiled for choice in Dublin and the offering is vast. The National Gallery of Ireland , founded in 1854, houses a rich collection of over 16,300 artworks. Spanning the history of western European art, from around 1300 to the present day, the collection includes well- known artists from Mantegna and Titian to Monet and Picasso. Paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photography, archival and bibliographical material all feature, in addition to objects d’art, silverware and furniture. https://www.nationalgallery.ie/ Collins Barracks has been completely renovated and restored to become the National Museum of Decorative Arts and History . Artefacts on display range from silver, ceramic and glassware and costume. For lovers of style and fashion – Visit permanent exhibition of Ireland’s pioneer of 20th Century design and architecture, Eileen Grey. Explore modernism through her interiors and furniture. Long term exhibit: Ib Jorgensen – A Fashion Retrospective: From the 1950s to the 1990s, Danish born Ib Jorgensen was one of Ireland’s leading fashion designers, attracting a clientele from amongst the wealthiest and stylish women in the country. https://www.museum.ie/Decorative-Arts-History Chester Beatty Library is a must-see on any Dublin visitor’s itinerary. Tucked away in the grounds of Dublin Castle, the library’s rich collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. http://www.cbl.ie/ Just a 2mins walk from St Stephen’s Green, the Royal Hibernian Academy http://www.rhagallery.ie/ on Ely Place has a proud history of promoting the visual arts in Ireland since 1823. Irish Jewish Museum in Portobello unlocks the secrets of the city’s old Jewish community. http://jewishmuseum.ie/ The Douglas Hyde Gallery is tucked away in the arts block of Trinity College Dublin. Its modernist design makes a challenging but always impeccably curated space for displaying artworks. http://www.douglashydegallery.com/ Dublin City Gallery Hugh Lane houses masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir and Morisot among others. Harry Clarke the renowned 20th Century stained glass artist’s famous masterpiece The Eve of St Agnes is a stunning example of the technical skill and visual imagination of this extraordinarily talented stained glass artist. Francis Bacon’s legendary studio was relocated from 7 Reece Mews, London to Dublin in 1998 and now is permanently on display. Together with fascinating unfinished works by Francis Bacon, display cases presenting items from the studio, an audio visual room and touch screen terminals that allow the visitor to delve further into the life and art of one of the most important figurative artists of the 20th Century. http://www.hughlane.ie/ The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is Ireland’s leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art and is the home of the National Collection. IMMA presents a dynamic and changing programme of exhibitions from Irish and international artists throughout the year including a dynamic Talks programme. The Museum is housed in the 17th century Royal Hospital building in Kilmainham, Dublin. Its beautiful grounds include a formal garden, meadow and medieval burial grounds. www.imma.ie Located at Meeting House Square, Temple Bar Gallery and Studios hosts a high profile programme of Irish and international art. This programme includes the work of both established and emerging artists working in a wide range of media. Over 40 artists circulate through the studios annually utilising the facilities and supports, and participate in the regular open studios days, events, talks, screenings and tours. www.templebargallery.com Also based at Meeting House Square, The National Library of Ireland’s National Photographic Archive (NPA) is home to the world’s largest collection of Irish photographs. This collection has grown through purchase and through generous donation.While most of the collections are historical, there are some contemporary collections. Subject matter ranges from topographical views to studio portraits and from political events to early tourist photographs. https://www.nli.ie/en/national-photographic-archive.aspx 107