Renaissance at the RHA
John Mulcahy outlines the strengths of the redevelopment of the Royal Hibernian Academy, reflected in its new building and its expanding artistic vision

Design portfolio
In a season of firsts for Irish design, Grafton Architects' faculty building for the Luigi Bocconi University in Milan wins the World Building of the Year; Joseph Walsh launches a solo exhibition of his work in New York; Alison Kay wins the inaugural Hallward Mill Cove Award; and Kevin O'Dwyer unveils a new series of scent bottles, writes Eleanor O'Flegg

Blackshaw's World
Riann Coulter previews new work from Basil Blackshaw at the Fenton Gallery, Cork, a joyful fusion of seemingly impromptu collage and graffito reflecting his characteristic vitality

Artist's proof
Members of Graphic Studio Dublin and invited artists employ a range of print techniques in a show conceived to illustrate the mechanics and artistry that make up an original print, writes Niall Naessens

Bea McMahon: present
Bea McMahon's solo show at Green on Red Gallery, Dublin, is an erudite exploration of hidden resemblances between societal and physical bonds, argues Michael John Gorman

Past Imperfect
Desperate Dan and Hogarthian vignettes animate John Kindness' boisterous, but beautifully executed installation depicting an 18th-century panelled rm at the Foundling Museum, London

View from the Edge
Nevill Johnson's apocalyptic world contains a universal vision that is rare among Irish artists in the post-war period, writes Dickon Hall

On the frame
Róisín Kennedy views Carey Clarke's Portrait of My Daughter, Michelle, this year's recipient of the Ireland-US Council Award for Outstanding Portraiture

Portraits in Focus
Stephanie McBride welcomes a significant new award, initiated by Bank of Scotland (Ireland) in association with the Irish Arts Review for portrait photography and won by Patrick Donald

Reflections on a Troubled Canvas
My work has always been involved with the human condition,' Jack Pakenham tells Brian McAvera ahead of his exhibition in Dublin in December

Reshaping Space
A minimalist aesthetic and a profound understanding of the impermanence of matter lies at the heart of Brian King's work, writes Gerry Walker

The Comerford Collection
Paul Caffrey discusses the exceptional miniature collection comprising examples from some of the best artists in this genre from 1720Ð1820, to be exhibited next spring at the Irish Architectural Archive, Dublin

Compagnons de Voyage
Julian Campbell follows the artistic itinerary of Katherine MacCausland, whose work while virtually unknown in Ireland, is well represented in France

The Sport of Kings
Hector McDonald recalls the passion his ancestor, the 5th Earl of Antrim, had for thoroughbred horses and racing as seen in Glenarm Castle's collection of 18th-century equine paintings

An Antiquarian Compendium
Peter Harbison selects a number of illustrations by George Victor Du Noyer whose portfolio of work contributes to the Royal Irish Academy's extensive collection of antiquarian drawings

A Georgian Jubilee
John Mulcahy appraises the history of the Irish Georgian Society and the contribution of its founding members on the occasion of their 50th anniversary

Albert Bender: A Dubliner's Collection of Asian Art
Albert Bender's extraordinary gift to the National Museum of Ireland in the early 1930s remains one of its most valuable and paved the way for later donations, writes Audrey Whitty

Virtuoso Performance
James Howley visits Wexford's new Opera House where timeless forms complemented by rich materials should ensure the lasting appeal of this design

Breaking Out
Ann Mulrooney reports on the inaugural Crafts Council of Ireland/Irish Arts Review Emerging Makers Award won by Nuala O'Donovan