A Vision of Modern Art

In memory of the late Dorothy Walker, IMMA is hosting an exhibition of works by the artists she favored most, until June 27th.

^{Image (this page): Louis le Brocquy Study of Self (1972, Oil on Canvas)
(previous page): Oisin Kelly Bust of Dorothy Walker (1954, Bronze)}

Curated by fellow writer and critic Ciarán Bennett, this exhibition focuses on Dorothy Walker the critic, rather than the ambassador for Irish Art that she became in her latter years. It during those years, from 1968 to 1982 that Dorothy Walker forged her name as a leading voice in Irish Modernism, and it is with that voice that she went on to advocate Modern Irish Art both here and abroad.

The exhibition includes 26 paintings by artists she greatly admired and with whom she was closely associated throughout her career. Irish artists include Louis le Brocquy, Mainie Jellett, Evie Hone, Camille Souter, and Patrick Scott in particular. Also included are works by international artists such as Jim Dine, Sean Scully, Barry Flanagan and Patrick Ireland.

Throughout her career, Dorothy Walker worked tirelessly to advocate Irish Modernism. As a writer, critic, and later founding member of the board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art she succeeded more than any other transforming our notions of Visual Art.


Admission is Free
Opening Hours:
Closed on Mondays and April 9th
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 5.30pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 12pm – 5.30pm

Irish Museum of Modern Art
Royal Hospital
Military Road
Kilmainham
Dublin 8
Tel: +353 (0) 1 612 9900
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