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LILIES OF HOPE PAINTING RAFFLE

IN AID OF IRISH RED CROSS UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL April 15, 2022 * updated 9th May 2022 The 'Lilies of Hope' painting raffle is now CLOSED. We're so pleased to announce that... Read more

DUBLIN PLEIN AIR PAINTING FESTIVAL 20 - 26 JUNE 2022

BOTANIC GARDENS OF IRELAND | ARTIST WORKSHOP March 30, 2022 Gerard Byrne has been invited to host one of the painting workshops at the Dublin Plein Air Painting Festival ,... Read more

SCOOP FOUNDATION x GERARD BYRNE FUNDRAISER

ART RAFFLE & LIMITED EDITION PRINTS SALE October 10, 2021 * updated 29th October 2021 The SCOOP Art Raffle is now CLOSED. Thank you all who purchased the raffle tickets... Read more

‘Art in the Open’ outdoor painting festival 2021 | Wexford

Gerard Byrne | Tutor Artist April 27, 2021 30th july - 1st august 2021 This Summer will see the 14th year of Wexford's 'Art in the Open' annual... Read more

SCOOP Art Auction 2021

SCOOP FOUNDATION | LIVE + ONLINE AUCTION April 16, 2021 Gerard Byrne, contemporary Irish artist donates Fine Art Print, Blissful Journey, to SCOOP Foundation Annual Art Auction, 2021. Read more

VISIT US AT HOUSE 2019, RDS Dublin

May 8, 2019 The Gerard Byrne Studio, Fine Art Gallery is exhibiting at HOUSE 2019 - Ireland's Interior Design Event, RDS Dublin. Visit us at stands F34/F36. Read more

GERARD BYRNE ARTWORKS SELLING FOR €50!

March 27, 2019 Gerard Byrne proudly supports anonymous charity art initiative Incognito in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation. Solomon Gallery Dublin and Lavit Gallery Cork Read more

FRIDAY 22ND MARCH, ART GOES UNDER THE HAMMER TO HELP THE HOMELESS

March 11, 2019 This March Gerard Byrne supports Peter McVerry Trust with two projects by donating his art to Art Auctions. 100% of the proceeds goes to help the homeless. Read more

PAINTING THE WORLD’S GREATEST VICTORIAN GLASSHOUSE

May 12, 2018 Gerard captures reopening of the world's largest Victorian glasshouse, the Temperate House, Kew Gardens on a May Bank Holiday following 5 years restoration Read more

ANONYMOUS CHARITY ART AUCTION ‘INCOGNITO’

March 30, 2018 Gerard Byrne proudly supports anonymous charity art auction Incognito Dublin, in aid of the Jack & Jill Children's Foundation Read more

SKY ARTS LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2017

October 17, 2017 Knaresborough Castle Bowling Green The start of the summer has brought some exciting news! It also generated a new date... Read more

CROATIA, DEPTHS OF BLUE

September 2, 2017 Gerard Byrne, modern impressionist, painting Croatian seascapes. Rocks and water reflections in scorching August sun; Rab island. Irish Fine Art. Read more

PLEIN AIR PAINTING SEASON 2017 STARTED

March 22, 2017 Celebrating St Patrick's Day on streets of London There is no better way for an Irish plein air painter to... Read more

‘INCOGNITO’ A PUBLIC ARTS INITIATIVE

February 7, 2017 Gerard Byrne donates his original artwork to Incognito, an arts initiative and charity art auction Dublin, in aid of the Jack & Jill Children's Foundation Read more

STRAWBERRY HILL HOUSE

January 27, 2017 Strawberry Hill House was a source of Gerard's multiple inspirations. He's pleased to notice his painting dressing the wall of this Italianate style villa Read more

WINSOR & NEWTON PRIZE

January 14, 2017 Gerard Byrne is a proud winner of Winsor Newton Prize at plein air painting festival Pintar Rapido London 2016. £500 worth art materials arrived today Read more

GEMINI’S 2017 CHARITY CALENDAR FOR STARR TRUST

January 7, 2017 Three of Gerard's Byrne contemporary paintings of British landscapes were selected for Gemini's 2017 charity calendar fundraising for Starr Trust Read more

LIFE HAS IT’S WAY WITH GERARD

November 27, 2016 Behind scenes henjotv video documenting Irish artist Gerard Byrne participation in plein air painting festival Pintar Rapido London 2016, Hammersmith Bridge Read more

ARCHITECTURAL CHARCOAL SKETCHES FROM SPAIN

October 1, 2016 Cathedral Tower in Malaga and Cordoba's Patio de Naranjos became an inspiration for plein air charcoal sketches for contemporary Irish painter Gerard Byrne Read more

MISUNDERSTANDING CREATES INSPIRATION

September 10, 2016 This year, Gerard Byrne has participated in two Pintar Rapido festivals, one in London, in July, and the second in Amsterdam, in September. Read more

THE ART OF STAYING SERENE

September 1, 2016 contemporary Irish artist Gerard Byrne painting plein air Polish countryside. Fields with haystacks, blue sky and sunshine remind his beloved Provence Read more

2ND PRIZE WINNER AT PINTAR RAPIDO, LONDON

July 19, 2016 Gerard Byrne is pleased to have won 2nd prize at Pintar Rapido London 2016, the biggest in UK plein air painting festival, competition and exhibition. Read more

TWO WEEKS TO GO!

July 2, 2016 Pintar Rapido London 2016 Two weeks to go! Gerard Byrne is very excited to participate for the very first time... Read more

THE ALZHEIMER’S SHOW, OLYMPIA LONDON

June 12, 2016 Gerard Byrne proudly supports the Bounce Alzheimer's Therapy (BAT) Foundation at The Alzheimer's Show. The UK's leading exhibition and conference... Read more

ALZHEIMER’S IN THE FRAME

June 6, 2016 Exclusive private view of 'Alzheimer's in the Frame' at Gallery Elena Shchukina The prestigious Gallery Elena Shchukina in Mayfair, London... Read more

ELEGANZA – FASHION INSPIRED BY STILL LIFE

June 4, 2016 Gerard Byrne's contemporary still life painting with lilies 'Time is the Enemy' featured in 'The Triptych: Eleganza' article by The Lujon Magazine Read more

REVOLUTION MOTORCYCLE & ART SHOW, HASTINGS

May 1, 2016 The Revolution Motorcycle Show, set in Old Observer Building, Hastings displays over 40 vintage bikes. Furthermore exhibits motorcycle art and photography. Read more

FUTURE NEPAL, CHARITY ART AUCTION

April 20, 2016 Figurative oil painter Gerard Byrne is proudly supporting Future Nepal. The charity art auction in London will auction his oil plein-air landscape painting Read more

A FILM BY KIRSTEN CAVENDISH

March 20, 2016 Film by Kirsten Cavendish tells a story about Gerard Byrne contemporary figurative artist and modern impressionist plein air landscape painter Read more

WIKIPEDIA ENTRY

January 24, 2016 Wikipedia launched a page featuring Gerard Byrne, renowned figurative Irish artist, modern impressionist and contemporary plein air landscape painter Read more

LONDON. GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

October 29, 2015 Gerard Byrne seems to be constantly on the move. His bright Islington studio provides a great working space but Gerard... Read more

BRIGHTON. A SEA VOYAGE

September 25, 2015 Irish artist Brighton visit resulted in a collection of stunning outdoor oil paintings and charcoal sketches by modern impressionist Gerard Byrne. Read more

SUMMER IN PROVENCE

August 21, 2015 This summer Gerard Byrne, Irish landscape oil painter follows the footsteps of the Great Masters Cezanne and Van Gogh in Provence Read more

DALKEY BOOK FESTIVAL

June 17, 2015 Dalkey Book Festival is a perfect excuse for an Irish artist Gerard Byrne, currently living in the UK, to visit his hometown and do some plein air painting Read more

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK, LONDON

May 10, 2015 Gerard Byrne joined the forces and will be showcasing his figurative paintings along with Per Plough from Pemara Design at Clerkenwell Design Week 2015. Read more

PARIS JE T’AIME…

April 28, 2015 Paris, a city with a timeless charm, beckoned Gerard again. Gerard spent seven magical days in the streets of Paris painting and sketching en plein air Read more

GERARD CAPTURED BY MICHAEL CHESTER

December 22, 2014 Michael Chester renowned Irish photographer, president of PPAI captured Gerard Byrne at the opening of his London's art exhibition Read more

THE GERARD BYRNE STUDIO LONDON

December 1, 2014 GERARD BYRNE cordially invites you to the exhibition of his recent works which will launch his newly opened art gallery... Read more

GERARD’S ART WORK GOES TO THE IRISH EMBASSY IN BEIJING

October 26, 2014 In November 2014, Gerard's botanical painting was acquired by the Department of Foreign Affairs for display in Irish Embassy in Beijing Read more

IRISH ARTS REVIEW

November 1, 2013 A new Art Gallery from Gerard Byrne, one of Ireland's most collectable contemporary artists, featured in Irish Arts Review magazine, winter 2013. Read more

ARTHOUSE MUSIC

October 18, 2013 Irish Independent 18th OCTOBER 2013 by MARK KEENAN You don't meet a James Bond actor for ages and all of... Read more

GERARD’S PAINTING IN IRISH GOVERNMENT ART COLLECTION

October 1, 2013 Gerard's Byrne oil painting 'Palm House' at National Botanical Gardens Glasnevin has been purchased for inclusion in the Irish Government Art Collection. Read more

THE GERARD BYRNE STUDIO

August 1, 2013 From August 2013 Gerard Byrne's artwork can be seen in his brand new Art Gallery - The Gerard Byrne Studio.... Read more

DALKEY LOBSTER FESTIVAL 2012

August 12, 2012 Gerard's Byrne sketch of Lobster playing bass becomes a logo of Dalkey Lobster and Jazz Festival, set in a stunning seaside Irish heritage town of Dalkey Read more

PAINTING DONATION TO BLACKROCK HOSPICE

December 19, 2011 Gerard donates his 'Sun Flowers' painting to Our Lady's Hospice in Blackrock. He's hoping to help create a healing environment... Read more

GERARD BYRNE SUPPORTS CHRIST CHURCH

December 16, 2011 Gerard Byrne donates his painting to charity auction in support of Ireland's architectural heritage, Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin Read more

ANGEL OF HOPE GOES TO GLENCREE

June 20, 2011 Angel of Hope, designed and painted by Gerard Byrne was donated by Chris de Burgh to Glencree Centre for Reconciliation, Enniskerry Read more

AT dHUB IN COW’S LANE, DUBLIN

May 15, 2011 FORMA interiors, spring 2008 volume 8 issue 2 Designs on China SO WHAT EXACTLY IS dHUB? 'Dhub (pronounced dee-hub) is... Read more

AN ARTIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON JACK B. YEATS

May 8, 2011 In May 2011, there's a series of lectures on Jack B. Yeats in The National Gallery of Ireland. Gerard Byrne... Read more

BRIGHT SPARK’S BRUSH WITH ART LIVES ON

February 20, 2011 IRISH SUNDAY INDEPENDENT SUNDAY, 20th FEBRUARY 2011 BY LUCINDA O'SULLIVAN ONE good thing that came about during the Celtic Tiger... Read more

GERARD’S ARTWORK IN THE STUNNING HOUSE IN KILLINEY

June 1, 2010 Large scale contemporary figurative paintings by Irish artist Gerard Byrne featured in the stunning house in Killiney. Gerard's Lilies on the magazine cover Read more

A FAIR TRADE MASTERPIECE

April 27, 2008 A fair trade masterpiece, Sunday Times. Irish artist Gerard Byrne swapped paintings for plumbing and plastering during an extension work on his Dalkey house Read more