Chicago to showcase 18th century Irish art and culture

<B>Des O’Sullivan </b>looks forward to an exhibition that will celebrate the Irish as artists, collectors, and patrons.

ONE of the most prestigious art institutions of the world will mount an exhibition that will explore Irish art and culture in the 18th century later this year.

The exhibition will be held at the Art Institute of Chicago on St Patrick’s Day and will be titled Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design 1690-1840.