A series of more than 120 live outdoor performances will take place across Cork county throughout August and September. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan has just officially launched ‘Cork Co Co Pops’, an expansive programme of events provided by Cork County Council to support performers and […]
Whether it is a new build or a renovation, flooring is a major element and a big spend in any home and needs to be given careful consideration. My advice to clients is that you need to really love the flooring you choose, as it is not as easily replaced […]
A summer exhibition and open studio event is being held by artist Sara Hodson in Lisnabrinna, Ballygurteen from July 23 to 25. The exhibition, featuring new landscape and equestrian paintings by Sara Hodson, takes place in Sara’s studio in a lofted barn and in an old dairy building. There will […]
Despite the additional challenges of social distancing, the Sherkin Island community has decided to go ahead with its plans to showcase the island’s creative and artistic talent and a series of art exhibitions will take place in the Community Hall on Sherkin Island this summer. The annual Sherkin Island community […]
Colour values in Western art have undergone many shifts, from the ancient Greek through to the Medieval, Baroque, Modern and neo-Baroque. The classical Greek values, echoed in the Renaissance (16th c.) and the Baroque (17th c.) are grounded in earth: their colour value system is one of muted, ‘blended notes’, […]
July may be regarded as late opening where galleries are concerned, but the world of exhibition has been seriously stymied by lockdown. However, all was not lost, and the Blue House window provided an effective sequence of ‘Window Exhibitions’, a bit like window shopping on the Sundays of yore when […]