Online Hugh Lane UCD Lectures Series 2021 Exploring the Collection of the Hugh Lane Gallery The Hugh Lane Gallery has the foremost collection of modern and contemporary art in Ireland and is believed to be among the first galleries of modern art in the world. These illustrated online lectures delivered by art historians offer opportunities for exploring insightful perspectives on the Gallery’s prodigious collection including superb examples of Irish and international art. Course co-ordinated by Jessica O’Donnell, art historian and Head of Education and Community Outreach, Hugh Lane Gallery Thursday 28 January 2021 2pm Welcome, Jessica O’Donnell, Head of Education and Community Outreach, Hugh Lane Gallery Exhibition in Focus: Worlds Without End: Stories Around Borders Lecturer: Victoria Evans, Exhibitions Curator, Hugh Lane Gallery Thursday 4 February 2021 2pm Pre-Raphaelite paintings and 19th century English artists in the Hugh Lane Gallery collection Lecturer: Yseult O’Driscoll, art historian Thursday 11 February 2021 2pm Depictions of Irish life - social, artistic and political - in the Hugh Lane Gallery’s collection Lecturer: Dr Anne Cormican, art historian Thursday 18 February 2021 2pm Women Artists in the Hugh Lane Gallery’s Collection (Part 1 - up to 1950) Lecturer: Yseult O’Driscoll, art historian Thursday 25 February 2021 2pm Women Artists in the Hugh Lane Gallery’s Collection (Part 2 - post 1950 to contemporary art) Lecturer: Dr Anne Cormican, art historian Thursday 4 March 2021 2pm Sculpture in the Hugh Lane Gallery’s collection Lecturer: Yseult O’Driscoll, art historian Selected reading list A wide variety of publications exploring the Gallery’s collection and modern and contemporary art practice can be found here: http://www.hughlane.ie/exhibitions-publications http://www.hughlane.ie/collections-publications http://www.hughlane.ie/bacon-publications http://www.hughlane.ie/education-publications An engaging series of talks and art activity ideas for a wide range of ages exploring the collection and temporary exhibitions can also be explored here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC- ul2v2RVcfveDkIAcvwWtQ/videos For details on Hugh Lane Gallery programmes please see www.hughlane.ie To book a place on this course please book via UCD Adult Education here We hope you enjoy the course. Hugh Lane Gallery Charlemont House, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 T. 01 2225550 W. www.hughlane.ie .