The RHA and its Struggle with the Modern in Art

Talk

Free Admission
On 2 Oct, 2024

In collaboration with Dublin Festival of History, we are delighted to host a talk by Professor John Turpin HRHA.

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During the early 20th century, the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts saw itself as modern. New international avant-garde trends challenged this outlook and from the 1950s the RHA became isolated. The Arts Council patronised abstraction.

Matt Gallagher’s offer to build a new gallery for the Academy in Ely Place with a powerful modernist design forced the Academy to rethink its role. The return of figure painting, internationally, assisted in the re-emergence of the Academy with a wider range of membership and exhibitions of contemporary art.

This event will have ISL interpretation.

The RHA is fully wheelchair accessible.

For more information on Dublin Festival of Histories, taking place from 27 September – 13 October, 2024 see HERE

  • Date:

    2 Oct, 2024

  • Time:

    5.30– 6.30pm

  • Price:

    Free

  • Info:

    Visitor Safety

    We look forward to welcoming you at the RHA.

    Opening Times

    Gallery Hours:
    Mon – Sat: 11 – 17
    Sun: 12 – 17
    Wed Late Opening: 11 – 18.30

    Office Hours:
    Mon – Fri: 10 – 17

    Admission Always Free. Donations Always Welcome.

    Getting Here

    15 Ely Place, Dublin 2, D02 A213
    Tel: +353 (0)1 661 2558
    Email: info@rhagallery.ie

    The Royal Hibernian Academy is located in the city centre of Dublin, adjacent to the National Gallery of Ireland and National Museum of Ireland and within close proximity to a wide variety of public transport services, such as Dublin Bus (Routes: 39A, 46A and 145) and Dart (Pearse Dart Station).

    Access

    There is plenty of parking available in the neighbourhood and the RHA is fully wheelchair accessible.

    Cafe

    Margadh RHA is a speciality food and wine outlet from the people behind Margadh Howth, Mamó Restaurant, Elm Epicurean and Barrow Market. The wine bar serves morning fare, lunch, hampers and gifts.

    Mon – Sat: 11 – 17
    Tues – Sat: 9 – 15
    Sun: 12 – 17

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