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Francis Bacon Studio
Francis Bacon's studio is a meticulously reconstructed replica of the painter's original workshop at Reece Mews in London. The entire studio was relocated to Dublin's gallery in 1998 and opened to the public in 2001. This is a rare museum piece: an artist's working space transplanted wholesale from one city to another, preserved exactly as it was discovered. The studio remains gloriously chaotic, filled with paint-splattered furniture, stacked canvases and the accumulated detritus of creative labour—offering an intimate glimpse into how one of the 20th century's most significant painters actually worked.
Stained Glass Hall
The Stained Glass Room showcases the gallery's outstanding collection of stained glass works by leading Irish and international artists. Notable pieces include 'The Eve of St. Agnes' and 'Mr Gilhooley by Liam O'Flaherty', both by Harry Clarke, alongside works from Wilhelmina Geddes, Evie Hone, Paul Bony and James Scanlon. This dedicated space offers visitors an excellent opportunity to see what to see in terms of Ireland's finest craftsmanship in this distinctive medium.
Sala Sean Scully
The Sean Scully Room is a dedicated gallery space within Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, showcasing the work of Sean Scully, one of Ireland's most significant contemporary painters. The collection was acquired by the gallery in 2005 through an important bequest and donation. This focused exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to explore Scully's distinctive abstract compositions and his substantial contribution to modern Irish art.
Julian Opie LED Installation (exterior)
Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane on Parnell Square stands an animated LED screen by British artist Julian Opie. Unveiled on 20 January 2008 to mark the gallery's centenary, it forms part of the 'Walking on O'Connell Street' exhibition curated by Barbara Dawson. The installation originally comprised five screens total: this one at the gallery entrance and four additional displays along the central median of O'Connell Street. The work showcases Opie's characteristic minimalist figures and remains a striking piece of public art in Dublin's cultural quarter.
- 1.Francis Bacon Studio
- 2.Stained Glass Hall
- 3.Sala Sean Scully
- 4.Julian Opie LED Installation (exterior)
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