Des O’Sullivan reports on a September sale in London which features a strong list of top modern Irish artists.

Des O’Sullivan reviews a forthcoming show of work by the artist who was brave enough to paint the Famine. 

Sales at Whyte’s, de Veres, Adams and Morgan O’Driscoll will offer plenty of choice, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Viewing at Keighery’s

Roz Purcell, Natalie B Coleman, Elaine Crowley, Courtney Smith and Glenda Gilson reveal their favourite restaurants, bars and gyms in Dublin’s city centre.

Five things to do from the world of arts, film and culture this week.

MUSIC NEWS:

IN the arts, January is a quiet month. Yet last week, I saw two major plays, Druid’s production of Dion Boucicault’s The Colleen Bawn and the revival of Martin McDonagh’s A Skull in Connemara.

Theatre - The Colleen Bawn

MUSIC NEWS: Elbow’s gigs in Ireland could be among the highlights of the summer, and Hot Press reports that the band also have a new album almost ready to go.

Artist Michael Farrell died in self-imposed exile in France, appalled by the Troubles. A retrospective here reaffirms his status in the Irish pantheon, says Tina Darb O’Sullivan

Des O’Sullivan previews a number of artistic gems.

Patricia Burns’ paintings of her daily route home evoke the cold, gloomy beauty of Cork’s suburban sprawl,says Tina O’Sullivan