Robert O’Byrne is a writer specialising in the fine and decorative arts. He blogs at www.theirishaesthete.com
Shortly after Matisse’s death, Clive Bell called time on the artist’s rivalry with Picasso – and rightly so
The French sculptor attracted commissions and controversy in equal measure, and his reputation is constantly being reassessed
Tancred Borenius (1885–1948), one of Apollo's earliest contributors, is remembered for his significant contribution to art history and criticism
The artistic achievements of the Mamluks rival those of the Renaissance, argued Mahonri Sharp Young in a 1981 issue of Apollo
Henri Fantin-Latour's finest works are the flower paintings that he made in bulk – but he didn't think so
It's been a long wait indeed, but the gallery's refurbishment is nearing completion, and there's a good line-up of temporary exhibitions, too
This new book on Irish art in the early modern period includes excellent texts by non-national authors that finally place Irish artists in a European context
Irish art history owes a huge debt to the pioneering contribution of Anne Crookshank
Public collections need eloquent and passionate defenders if they are to thrive in today's tough climate
The term's been dropped from the title of the government department in charge of culture
