Press Releases

  1. Poster with detail of an Alberto Giacometti sculptural bust and a photo of Richard Malone

    Knot Bind Gesture Bend opens 4 August at the National Gallery of Ireland

    04/08/2022: Artist and designer Richard Malone creates artistic response to Giacometti: From Life exhibition. In partnership with Dublin’s Arthaus Hotel.
  2. Window display of the Gallery Shop featuring accessories by Margaret O'Connor, Kiki Na Art and Maeve Barry.

    Discover new art-inspired collections at the National Gallery of Ireland Shop

    28/07/2022: An exciting range of products crafted by three Irish designers.
  3. Etched self portrait of Rembrandt as a young man with curly hair, wearing a cap, with a surprised expression on his face

    Rijksmuseum drawings reveal richness of seventeenth-century Dutch life 

    12/07/2023: Rare loan exhibition selected from world-renowned collection.
  4. Artist Miseon Lee, former Supreme Court Judge Catherine McGuinness, President Michael D. Higgins pose next to a portrait of Catherine McGuinnessand

    Portrait of former Supreme Court judge Catherine McGuinness unveiled at National Gallery of Ireland

    11/07/2022: Painting by artist Miseon Lee becomes part of national collection.
  5. Richard Malone posing behind a bust by Alberto Giacometti

    National Gallery of Ireland launches artist residency with fashion designer Richard Malone

    07/06/2022: Partnership announced with Dublin’s Arthaus Hotel.
  6. Naturalistic half-length portrait of a pale woman with her dark hair pinned up and wearing a high-necked black blouse with floral detailing at the throat

    National Gallery of Ireland launches Sarah Cecilia Harrison Essay Prize

    27/05/2022: Closing date for entries is 9 September 2022.
  7. A black and white ink drawing of a woman leaning against a man, their shadows cast on the ground.

    Celebration of James Joyce’s Ulysses at National Gallery of Ireland this summer

    18/05/2022: Free exhibition Celebrating Ulysses opens on 21 May 2022
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    National Gallery of Ireland launches extraordinary new exhibition celebrating works of Alberto Giacometti

    05/04/2022: Giacometti: From Life showcases over 50 sculptures, paintings and drawings.
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    Six schools selected for Your Gallery at School programme at National Gallery of Ireland

    14/03/2022: Children of all ages to participate in Your Gallery at School initiative
  10. Artist Hughie O'Donoghue standing in his studio in front of two large artworks depicting Michael Collins and Wuffa.

    New artworks by renowned artist Hughie O’Donoghue on display in iconic Shaw Room at National Gallery of Ireland

    11/03/2022: Hughie O’Donoghue: Original Sins opens on 12 March 2022