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A beautiful array of sculpture and painting. We went during the MEat & Potato exhibition and it was marvelous! The curation was thoughtful and spanned centuries, with both classic and modern artists represented in a variety of media. Especially delightful were the biscuits with icing representations of gallery pieces. There was an area where visitors could create their own art, and we did so, a delightful side adventure during our viewing. The mix of modern and period art is thought provoking; seeing a classic oil painted portrait from the 1800s next to a large scale photograph from the 1990s makes the viewer question what makes a piece museum-worthy, as longevity and hindsight aren't required. It's an intriguing question that helped me focus on the moment and appreciate the art in front of me, and challenges the viewer to create their own criteria for what makes something great.
Sarah BlumSarah Blum
10
Crawford Art Gallery in Cork is a gem in the city center, making it easy to visit whenever you're nearby. The current exhibition, "From Source to See," is a must-see, showcasing a stunning collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints. Even if art isn't your passion, the experience can be enriched by going with someone knowledgeable, as I did, which made the visit much more meaningful. The gallery is free to enter, and they provide coloring booklets and pencils for children, featuring images from the exhibition. This is a great touch that kept my child entertained even after our visit. The gallery itself is housed in a beautiful historical building, and the architecture alone is worth the visit. For art and architecture lovers, Crawford Art Gallery is a must-visit spot that deserves repeat visits to catch new exhibitions.
Gulsum SerefGulsum Seref
00
One of the great founders of modern Cork the history of Crawford alone is great. The Gallery hosts some very historic and amazing art pieces. What makes this Gallery special and unique is that it is free entry relying on donations. Not many places around do that. With a selection and taste of art for all. The new extension to the building that is planned will be a great addition. For now comparing to Gallery's around Europe it would have to get a 3 * It also has a cafe check ahead for opening times. Great work done by all the people involved in keeping it busy. Guided tours are also available. Or wonder around yourself. Also free entry. Highly recommended. Great for the City.
L-GL-G
50
Lovely free gallery in the centre of cork. Came across it by accident and very glad I did. They had a wonderful exhibit in the lower gallery with very varied pieces all relating to the human body. The other stand out for me was the casts of very famous statues. So many masterful works in one room. This gallery also has a cafe and a cosy seating area upstairs to chill out in so is a good place to take a break. The only thing I would add is that I would have liked to have sat down in the statue gallery to sketch some of the works but there was no benches or similar.
AnnieAnnie
10
Crawford Art Gallery is wonderful place to send an afternoon. There are a number of exhibition that visit the gallery throughout the year. When we went in, there was a food exhibition on at the time. They showed a different side of food. They showed that sometimes food can be useless. Showed that sometimes the most disgusting looking food can be the most delicious. The host was extremely friendly and welcoming. Afterwards we walked around and enjoyed the other art pieces on display.
Ljubica ObradovićLjubica Obradović
10
Love this gallery!! What a great, diverse collection, thoughtfully presented and such a comfortable space. Encountering the wonderful Victoria Russell portrait of Fiona Shaw among other more traditional portraits was like running into an old friend! (Russell’s other portrait of the actress is in the National Gallery- stunning!). And it’s free! (But very worth a generous donation !). will return when I’m back in town!
G_E_KG_E_K
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1 Emmett Pl, Centre, Cork, T12 YHN7, Ireland
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crawfordartgallery.ie
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The Crawford Art Gallery is a public art gallery and museum in the city of Cork, Ireland. Known informally as the Crawford, it was designated a 'National Cultural Institution' in 2006. It is "dedicated to the visual arts, both historic and contemporary", and welcomed 265,438 visitors in 2019.
attractions: The English Market, Cork Opera House, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, The River Lee Hotel, Sin é, Elizabeth Fort, CoqBull, Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church, Costigan's Pub, Nano Nagle Place, restaurants: Market Lane, Franciscan Well Brewery & Brewpub, The Imperial Hotel & SPA, The SpitJack Cork, Scoozi, The Crane Lane Theatre, Quinlans Seafood Bar Cork, Luigi Malones Cork, Rearden's Bar, Nosta Restaurant
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