Press Releases

  1. Frederic William Burton (1816-1900), 'The Meeting on the Turret Stairs' 1864 - detail. © National Gallery of Ireland.

    Press release 18/9/2017

    The National Gallery of Ireland is delighted to present a major exhibition celebrating the life and work of Frederic William Burton (1816—1900), the distinguished Irish artist and influential director of The National Gallery, London, from 25 October 2017 to 14 January 2018.
  2. Helma Lynam, the 100,000th visitor to the Vermeer exhibition, pictured with Sean Rainbird, Patricia Golden, Adriaan Waiboer, and Catherine Griffin. Photo courtesy of Fennell Photography.

    Press release 14/9/2017

    National Gallery of Ireland celebrates attendances of over 100,000 to Vermeer exhibition.
  3. The German Ambassador to Ireland with Anne Hodge and Sean Rainbird of the National Gallery of Ireland. Photo courtesy of Maxwells.

    Press release 6/9/2017

    An exhibition of prints and drawings by the German artist Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) was formally opened in the National Gallery of Ireland on Tuesday 5th September by H.E. Matthias Höpfner, German Ambassador to Ireland.
  4. Maser, Brian Fay and Dragana Jurisic viewing the exhibition ‘Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry’ at the National Gallery of Ireland

    Press release 28/8/2017

    Opening in the National Gallery of Ireland’s Millennium Wing Studio is Inspiration and Rivalry: After Vermeer, a display of contemporary work by artists Brian Fay, Dragana Jurisic and Maser, created in response to the current exhibition Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry. 

  5. Press release 17/08/2017

    There are just four weeks left to see the extraordinary exhibition Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry at the National Gallery of Ireland, before it closes on 17 September. 
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    Press release 27/7/2017

    A new interactive website, www.connectvermeer.ie, designed to complement the current exhibition and catalogue, Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry, was today (Wednesday 26th July) launched by the National Gallery of Ireland.
  7. Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), 'Woman with a Balance', c. 1663–4. Widener Collection. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington.

    Press release 19/7/2017

    Discover the fascinating connections between Vermeer and his contemporaries through a new interactive website www.connectvermeer.org 
  8. Mainie Jellett (1897-1944), 'A composition - sea rhythm'. © National Gallery of Ireland

    Press release 7/7/2017

    Join us in the National Gallery of Ireland on Sunday 23 July for 'Ealaín', a special day celebrating Irish art and culture. A full day programme of activities is themed around the Irish collection, including tours, talks, workshops and performances for all to enjoy. Admission is free. No booking required.
  9. At a special viewing of the National Gallery's exhibition, Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalr

    Press release 16/6/2017

    The National Gallery’s highly anticipated exhibition, 'Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry', which has seen record numbers at the Paris venue, opens in the National Gallery of Ireland on Saturday 17th June and runs through to 17th September 2017.
  10. View of the newly refurbished Grand Gallery in the National Gallery of Ireland. Photo © National Gallery of Ireland.

    Press release 14/6/2017

    National Gallery of Ireland reopens its historic wings after extensive refurbishment and modernisation.