An Exhibition of 17th – 21st Century Irish Paintings It’s been eight years since Gerard exhibited with the Gorry Gallery Dublin. He is delighted to be participating in such a significant exhibition in Ireland’s art calendar of 2017 and […]
‘INCOGNITO’ A PUBLIC ARTS INITIATIVE
Postcards from Dublin in aid of the Jack & Jill Children's Foundation ‘Incognito’ is a 2017 large-scale public art project. Artists are committing to create a postcard-size piece of original art to raise funds for the children’s charity. Following […]
EXHIBITING AT ART SOURCE AT RDS, DUBLIN
Gerard Byrne, contemporary figurative painter is showcasing his recent work at the RDS art fair ‘Art Source’ 2014 this up-coming weekend. The Gerard Byrne Studio is exhibiting at stands G7 & G8. The Art Source 2014 opening hours: Friday 14th: 11am-9pm […]
GERARD’S ART WORK GOES TO THE IRISH EMBASSY IN BEIJING
The Gerard Byrne Studio announces with a great delight the support of the Irish Government yet again. It seems like the Irish artist has strongly affirmed his presence in Asia with a new display. In November the Department of Foreign […]
GERARD’S PAINTING IN IRISH GOVERNMENT ART COLLECTION
The Gerard Byrne is delighted to announce that, once again, Gerard’s work has been purchased for inclusion in the Government art collection. Members of the Government Art Procurement Division visited the gallery in October – and left with The Palm […]
PAINTING DONATION TO BLACKROCK HOSPICE
Gerard donates his ‘Sun Flowers’ painting to Our Lady’s Hospice in Blackrock. He’s hoping to help create a healing environment for patients, visitors and staff members. As studies show, visual art can help reduce stress for patients and increase […]
GERARD BYRNE SUPPORTS CHRIST CHURCH
On 16th December 2011 the unique charity auction will take place. It’s aim is to save Ireland’s architectural heritage for future generations and to fund urgent repairs. Christ Church Cathedral has retained Sheppard’s Irish Auction House to conduct its Inaugural Biennial […]
ANGEL OF HOPE GOES TO GLENCREE
‘Angels – Beacons of Hope’ an Irish fund raising project features colourful sculptures of angels run by artist Nollaig Fahy. Each one featuring a unique design created by a host of celebrities. Contributors include Holywood actress Uma Thurman, Director Neil […]
AT dHUB IN COW’S LANE, DUBLIN
FORMA interiors, spring 2008 volume 8 issue 2 Designs on China SO WHAT EXACTLY IS dHUB? “Dhub (pronounced dee-hub) is a unique trade marketing platform consisting of a creative commercial collective of the very best of Irish design […]
AN ARTIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON JACK B. YEATS
In May 2011, there’s a series of lectures on Jack B. Yeats in The National Gallery of Ireland. Gerard Byrne has been invited to present his perspective on Yeats. Come along f you would like to listen to a few […]
BRIGHT SPARK’S BRUSH WITH ART LIVES ON
IRISH SUNDAY INDEPENDENT SUNDAY, 20th FEBRUARY 2011 BY LUCINDA O’SULLIVAN ONE good thing that came about during the Celtic Tiger years was a great increase in art across the spectrum. Galleries boomed. Everybody wanted art on their walls. Whether […]
IRISH BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATORS & FLOWER PAINTERS
PATRICIA BUTLER ANTIQUE COLLECTOR’S BOOK, 2000 “Art gallery owner and conservator James Gorry, in his introduction to the work of Gerard Byrne, remarked that Irish weather is not conductive to plein air painting! Weather conditions in Ireland dictate that […]