During this six part live online art appreciation course you will hear about the fascinating influences shaping art in the twentieth and 21st centuries.
These talks will be taking place live online and a link to a recording post-talk will also be sent to everyone enrolled so that the talks can be viewed again at your leisure.
Online Art Appreciation Course
Representing Ireland: an exploration of Irish artists at the Venice Biennale and International Exhibitions, late 19th century to today.
Thursdays 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 4, 11 June 2026, 2.30pm-4.30pm
Led by: Jessica Fahy
For over 100 years, the Venice Biennale has been one of the most prestigious cultural events in the world. This important international exhibition for contemporary offers a unique opportunity for Ireland to showcase Irish contemporary art on a global stage.
During this six weeks course led by art historian Jessica Fahy, the work of artists Nano Reid, Norah McGuinness, Louis le Brocquy, Niamh O’Malley, Isabel Nolan and others will be discussed; insights into artists, critics and curators internationally who have shaped the Venice Biennale since its inception along with the broader context of Irish artists and other National Pavilions at the Venice Biennale will also be explored. Irish artists and Irish Pavilions at International World’s Fairs in the 20th century including London, Paris, Glasgow, New York and the context of nation building will also be discussed.
Location: This six part art appreciation course will be taking place entirely online via Zoom and a Meeting ID will be sent in advance closer to the time to all enrolled.
Links to recordings of the talks will be sent to all those enrolled so you can watch the illustrated talks again at your leisure. These links will remain live until one month after the course ends.
Fee: €65, advance booking required via Eventbrite.
Image: Detail of ‘Shelf’ by Niamh O’Malley. Collection: Hugh Lane Gallery
Online Art Appreciation Course
Representing Ireland: an exploration of Irish artists at the Venice Biennale and International Exhibitions, late 19th century to today.
Thursdays 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 4, 11 June 2026, 2.30pm-4.30pm
Led by: Jessica Fahy
For over 100 years, the Venice Biennale has been one of the most prestigious cultural events in the world. This important international exhibition for contemporary offers a unique opportunity for Ireland to showcase Irish contemporary art on a global stage.
During this six weeks course led by art historian Jessica Fahy, the work of artists Nano Reid, Norah McGuinness, Louis le Brocquy, Niamh O’Malley, Isabel Nolan and others will be discussed; insights into artists, critics and curators internationally who have shaped the Venice Biennale since its inception along with the broader context of Irish artists and other National Pavilions at the Venice Biennale will also be explored. Irish artists and Irish Pavilions at International World’s Fairs in the 20th century including London, Paris, Glasgow, New York and the context of nation building will also be discussed.
Location: This six part art appreciation course will be taking place entirely online via Zoom and a Meeting ID will be sent in advance closer to the time to all enrolled.
Links to recordings of the talks will be sent to all those enrolled so you can watch the illustrated talks again at your leisure. These links will remain live until one month after the course ends.
Fee: €65, advance booking required via Eventbrite.
Image: Detail of ‘Shelf’ by Niamh O’Malley. Collection: Hugh Lane Gallery
