Exhibitions
MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS:
LEVEL 0:
- Routes to the Past (Prehistoric Galway)
- Galway Within the Walls (Medieval Galway)
- Pádraic Ó Conaire: Man & Statue
LEVEL 1:
- Dance Hall Days
- Cinema in Galway
- The Arts in Galway
LEVEL 2:
- Galway & the Wars of Empire.
TOURING EXHIBITIONS:
LEVEL 1:
Celtic Twilight: Art in Ireland, 1900-1945 (Model Gallery, Sligo)
This intriguing exhibition examines the differences between the Celtic Revival of Irish arts and literature in the early 20th century and the birth of the modernist movement in Ireland. Artists include Paul Henry, Jack B. Yeats, Sean Russell, Maurice MacGonigal, Louis Le Brocquy, Mary Swanzy, Evie Holt, and more.
LEVEL 2:
Modified Expression (Crafts Council of Ireland)
An exciting mix of emerging and established artists whose work is inspired by the written word. The exhibition was created in response to the work of the authors participating in literature strand of the the Kilkenny Arts Festival. Featuring calligraphic text, deconstructed books, intricately hand-cut paper, and recycled and re-sculptured works, Modified Expression is a fascinating collection of artworks that demonstrates each artist’s personal interpretation of the texts, transforming literary works into visual ones and creating powerful new forms of expression.