The private curators who shaped the global profile of Irish art
In short: Explore how Mary and Alan Hobart spent five decades transforming the international perception of Irish masterpieces from their homes in London and France.
Professor Kenneth McConkey guides viewers through the Hobarts' Mayfair home to reveal a collection that served as a cornerstone for Modern Irish art. The couple worked closely with institutions like the National Gallery of Ireland to elevate lesser-known and female artists on the global stage.
The collection highlights the career of Sir William Orpen, alongside works by Jack Butler Yeats, Sean Scully, and Mary Swanzy. It places these Irish icons in dialogue with 20th-century British masters such as Bridget Riley and Walter Sickert, complemented by a specialized modern art reference library.
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