The class of 2019 redefines what characterises visual culture today through their individual practices, writes Paul Caffrey
As whole-scale systemic change seems inevitable, the qualities a degree in art, design or architecture demands of and fosters in students are invaluable, writes Sarah Kelleher
The strictures of this strange period have galvanised an inventive, even joyous resourcefulness, writes Sarah Kelleher
This year’s graduates demonstrate acuity and sensitivity when grappling with the complexities and instabilities of the contemporary, writes Sarah Kelleher
The politics of identity and the fashioning of the self emerge as strong themes in the 2024 graduate shows, writes Niamh NicGhabhann
Collectives help us to forge friendships and energise us to make art, writes Catherine Marshall
Gerry Walker sees Leaving Certificate Art as a triumph of system over substance
As the National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL) prepares to expand its premises, David Caron explores the stained glass collections in the archive
While this year’s graduates are very diverse in theme and approach, they reflect close engagement with ideas of embodiment, writes Niamh NicGhabhann
The Chester Beatty’s new website provides online access to one of the world’s great collections of rare books, manuscripts and decorative arts writes Jessica Baldwin
The class of 2018 look anew at established materials and techniques to explore key themes of visual culture on their own terms, writes Paul Caffrey
Eibhlín Watkins welcomes the increase in students reaching H1 grades as a result of changes implemented to the Leaving Certificate examination in art, but argues that more needs to be done
John Turpin looks at the social and cultural aspirations of the Dublin Society Drawing Schools illustrated by some of its successful alumni
