Brought to you by the Hugh Lane Gallery
With its sumptuous interiors, grand halls and incredible collection of art, the Hugh Lane Gallery has long established its place among the cultural hot spots of our fair city.
Located on Parnell Square, this gallery always has its finger on the pulse when it comes to modern art and if you needed proof, look no further than the current exhibition.
The Dream Pool Intervals is a brand new exhibition from Ailbhe Ní Bhriain, one of Ireland's most exciting visual artists, and it's now running until 28th September.
At the centre of this striking exhibition are five large scale tapestries depicting an unlikely cast of people and animals among architectural decay. The style is multi-layered - a signature approach of Ní Bhriain's, and it demands to be seen in person.
The pieces are stunning and inspiring in equal measure, and you'll be left with much to ponder during your visit. Ní Bhriain's work explores the fragility of human connection in a world that is becoming increasingly fragmented. Come with an open mind and seek out your own meaning in these timely pieces, which touch upon war and climate disaster themes.
Make the most of your visit - which is free of charge - by exploring even more art on your culture date. Another must-see exhibition currently on show is Bacon's Portraits of Women. This exhibition features pieces by Francis Bacon depicting three women in his social circle during the 1960s - Henrietta Moraes, Muriel Belcher and Isabel Rawsthorne.
Elsewhere in the gallery, you'll find works by the titans of the art-world - Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Sir John Lavery and Mary Swanzy - as well as breath-taking stained glass works and exciting contemporary pieces.
Of course, no visit to the Hugh Lane would be complete without a sweet treat and a coffee in the Fáilte Le Grá Café or a spot of shopping in the Hugh Lane Bookshop - the perfect way to finish up a culture date.
You can keep up to date with happenings at the Hugh Lane Gallery by checking out their website right here.
Featured image: Installation view Hugh Lane Gallery, Ailbhe Ní Bhriain: The Dream Pool Intervals, 2025. Image courtesy Hugh Lane Gallery.
