Artists from NW shortlisted for Zurich Portrait Prize at the National Gallery
Two young artists from the north west have been shortlisted for this year’s Zurich Portrait Prize at the National Gallery of Ireland. From Sligo, Nick Miller’s work ‘Portrait of Patrick Hall’ will be on display at the gallery later this year. It’s an oil pastel and paint on linen. From…
Sligo-based artist wins Zurich Portrait Prize
A Sligo-based artist has won the National Gallery of Ireland’s prestigious Zurich Portrait Prize. Aidan Crotty’s ‘Portrait of a Boy, Morning’ captures the artist’s eight-year-old son at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. As well as a prize of €15,000, the artist will receive a commission worth €5,000 to produce a…