New Irish Art

In Autumn 2026 Lavit Gallery continues its new group exhibition format focusing on a selection of new work by artists working across the Island of Ireland. Lavit Gallery is very loyal to its Cork artists but having a national reach is also important so that we can continue to stimulate and inspire our audience and customers with a variety of talent.   

The artists participating in the 2026 edition of New Irish Art are Collin Crotty, Róisín de Buitléar, Stephen Doyle, Gabhann Dunne, Vanessa Jones, Vera Klute RHA, Michael Quane RHA, Michael Kobuladze, Ailbhe Ní Bhriain, Bennie Reilly, John O’Reilly and Charles Tyrrell. Curated by Brian Mac Domhnaill. 

Not all the featured artists are based in their native counties or even their country of origin and that is another important part this exhibition model. The ‘new Irish’ part of the title also refers to the ideal of a less parochial and more fluid and multi-cultural Irish society that extends to our national identity. In a commercial context creating a local market for new or unfamiliar art can be a challenge given the largely traditional, conservative and tribal nature of the Irish art market but it is important that all good work is given a platform and that we encourage tastes to broaden locally and nationally.