Below are a selection of some of the country’s leading contemporary lights. Working across a variety of media these artists have all achieved international acclaim, including Gareth Reid as ‘Portrait Artist of the Decade’ on Sky Arts.

Contemporary Artworks

The Modern and Mid-Century periods were times of enormous change, both socially and artistically. Entire new fields of creative expression were established and visual languages morphed. The below are a small number of the brigade leading the charge from Ireland, tackling questions about the changing times and the brave new world.

Mid-Century Pioneers

For centuries Irish artists have looked abroad; to Britain, America, France and beyond. The breadth of experience they both brought back and depicted helped shape the artistic landscape of the present day. The artists listed below are some of these most significant individuals.

Irish Artists Abroad

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For the third year in a row we are bringing remarkable works by some of Ireland's most significant artists to Sotheby's Paris, following two successful previous installments. The sale will encompass paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints by Louis le Brocquy, Colin Middleton, Roderic O’Conor, John Lavery, Rowan Gillespie and many more . We are delighted to be able to bring this sale to France, drawing upon the deep cultural ties between the two countries.