#Artist
Search on for Irish family of pioneering American artist
An exhibition on her fascinating work is in Ireland for the first time.
In Pictures: Winning entries of Ireland's most talented young artists in this year's Texaco art competition
There were 126 winners over seven categories.
"It was easier to deal with people by WhatsApp ... you don't have that word 'cancer' hanging between you"
Dublin artist Monika Crowley on how she became aware of the power of the word ‘cancer’.
Art dealer buys storage locker full of 'junk', finds six priceless paintings
David Killen says the priceless find ‘is not about the money – I want some publicity for my auction house’.
'It's incredible': DNA test confirms identity of Pauline Bewick's biological father
The artist was given a present of a DNA test which confirmed his identity. She had previously thought her father died when she was a toddler.
'Since moving to Ireland I have been born again, I want to thank the country for that'
A Sudanese journalist and painter talks about fleeing his home country after receiving death threats.
Woman buys Irish painting worth up to $10,000 at US thrift store for just $1
The woman had no idea what the painting was worth when she first bought it.
Decades after his death, Salvador Dali's iconic moustache is still perfectly intact
A Spanish forensic expert said “his moustache appeared at 10 past 10 and his hair was intact” almost 30 years after his death.
Spanish police recover 3 Francis Bacon paintings stolen in 2015
Five paintings by the British artist were stolen from the home of a friend of Bacon in July 2015.
A slip of the tongue is fuelling speculation on Banksy's real identity
An interview with DJ Goldie has people wondering if the artist is in fact Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack.
From starting to paint in his 30s to de-stress, this Irishman's art is now on stamps in Australia
Fin Dac didn’t discover his love for painting until he went through a particularly hard time in his personal life during his 30s.
Banksy opens hotel in Israel... with 'worst view in the world'
The secretive street artist opened the hotel which stands just four metres from the Separation Wall – with all rooms commanding the same view.
These ridiculously cute comics about being in a long-term relationship are going viral
Over 73,000 people are now following the sweet adventures of Catana and John on Instagram.
An artist is bringing everyday items to life on his extremely cute Instagram
A must follow for a little pick me up.
10 reasons why Don Conroy will always be a national treasure
Draw us an owl, Don!
Artist who made kayak shaped like her vagina is convicted in obscenity trial
Megumi Igarashi said she will fight the charges.
Man can't afford to live anywhere - builds bedroom 'pod' in someone else's apartment
If you think the rents in Dublin are crazy, you should see what they’re like in San Francisco, California…
This Galway artist's sketches are all over Kim Kardashian's app today
Kim K is a BIG fan of Nelle Illustrations.
Qatar bans film about sex change The Danish Girl from cinemas
Eddie Redmayne plays pioneering transgender woman Lili Elbe in the movie.
Everyone's sharing this great David Bowie gif - here's the story behind it
The gif is the work of artist Helen Green.
Everyone's sharing this great David Bowie gif - here's the story behind it
The gif is the work of artist Helen Green.
This artist's response to some hate mail was spectacular
Absolutely schooled.
Watch: Woman transforms herself into dog using some amazing make-up skills
Scary, but talented.
Artist says Catholic paper used image without permission to promote faith in the home
“They no longer live ‘happily ever after’ … Being the child of parents with no faith is tough.”
This 3D painting will freak you out
We feel dizzy.
Irish marriage equality mural makes front page of the International New York Times
Caslin took to Twitter this morning to share the news.
Wish you had a perfectly symmetrical face? You won't after seeing this...
Artist Alex John Beck knows which side is your ugly side.
More than his left foot: New archive shows the real life of Christy Brown
Photos, letters and paintings are all on show at the Little Museum of Dublin.
Rapper Nelly arrested on drugs charges after state trooper smells marijuana on his bus
He was charged with possession of drugs.
Look at this Limerick artist's incredibly realistic Easter bunny makeup
Maria Malone-Guerbaa can paint faces like NO ONE else.
These forgotten women all died without anyone knowing who they were
Now a young Irish artist has painted their images to give them back an identity.
What it's really like living with OCD in Ireland
A new documentary shows there is help out there.
This Dublin room for rent comes with one extremely creepy detail
Whoever lived here last liked their artwork, alright.
Dublin-born artist Duncan Campbell has won the Turner Prize
His winning work is about… Well, it’s complicated. Read on…
These teddy bears turned inside out will haunt your nightmares
Not so cuddly any more.
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