The AIB Prize
Riann Coulter discusses the work of photographer Jackie Nickerson, winner of the 2008 AIB Prize

Poles of Influence
I don't want to be a sitting tenant in my own work,' Charles Tyrrell tells Brian McAvera, as he prepares for an exhibition at the Taylor Galleries, Dublin, this coming October

Design Portfolio
Kilkenny has been the cradle of creativity and excellence in craft since the establishment of the Kilkenny Design Workshops in 1965. Today, with leading craftspeople based in the county, international exhibitions touring to the National Craft Gallery and an exciting exhibition
from ceramic graduates this summer, that reputation
seems set to endure, writes Eleanor Flegg

From the Forge
As John Behan prepares to celebrate his 70th birthday with two major exhibitions this year, Patrick J Murphy assesses his long and distinguished career

Figure in a landscape
Magaret Egan's new paintings at the Solomon Gallery, Dublin, draw on romantic memory in the landscapes while a sense of mystery pervades the figurative compositions, writes Gerry Walker

Impressions from Hugh Lane
Mic Moroney revisits the history of the Hugh Lane Collection as its author's mise-en-scéne is recreated this summer with a centenary exhibition at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

From Shadow to Light
Stephanie McBride examines Amelia Stein's eloquent series of photographs documenting artist Imogen Stuart in the creation of an Angel of Peace, for St Teresa's Church in Johnson's Court, Dublin

Horse Power
Brian Fallon reviews the tradition of equine art in Ireland from the 18th century to contemporary artists, while John Mulcahy reviews a new study of renowned equine artist George Stubbs

Mysteries of the John Knox Sporting Screen
John Mulcahy discusses the 18th-century ornamental painted screen commissioned by racing enthusiast John ÔDiamond' Knox

Kilkenny Past and Present
John Bradley outlines the architectural development of Ireland's best-known medieval city from the 7th century to the recent restoration of the Bishop's Palace

The Dunmore Hoard
Andy Halpin discusses the intriguing treasures discovered in the caves of Dunmore, Co Kilkenny and now on display at the National Museum of Ireland

The Kilkenny Museum
The establishment of a public museum by the Kilkenny Archaeological Society in 1849 was a progressive move at a time when valuable antiquities were privately owned, writes Christiaan Corlett

The Cooper Penrose Collection
Peter Murray reports on the recent gift to the Crawford Gallery of Art comprising a number of paintings, porcelain and furniture important to Cork's cultural heritage

CIties for God
Richard Hurley examines the architectural legacy of Derry-born Liam McCormick, to coincide with an exhibition at the Irish Architectural Archive and a monograph from Gandon Editions

From Muse to Laureate
Honouring the inspirational is the premise for the 'Image of Longing' exhibition at the National Craft Gallery this August, Alison Fitzgerald finds the content impressive