Avenues into Modern and Contemporary Art is a course of illustrated lectures in collaboration with the Peoples College looking at the diverse range of influences, subject matter, and artistic movements explored by some of the most innovative artists from the 19th to the 21st centuries.
This art lectures series is presented as part of our HLG Explore & Learn offsite programmes during the Gallery’s period of temporary closure.
Avenues into Modern & Contemporary Art
Course co-ordinated by Jessica O’Donnell
Dates: Saturday 4 October 2025– Saturday 28 March 2026 (excl. Bank Holidays)
This series of illustrated art history lectures will look at the diverse range of influences, subject matter and artistic movements explored by some of the most innovative artists from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Throughout the course artworks from the permanent collection will be explored. These illustrated lectures will offer the opportunity for exploring engaging and wide-ranging themes from art history to contemporary visual art practice to wider societal concerns explored by artists nationally and internationally. This lectures series is presented as part of our HLG Explore & Learn offsite programmes during the Gallery’s period of temporary closure.
Time: 11am – Noon
Venue: Dominick St Community Centre, Dominick St, Dublin 1, D01XN81
Fee: €135, places are booked by emailing [email protected]
Advance booking essential.
