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    WALLACE ON SHOW AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND

    Thursday, July 29th, 2021

    George Wallace: Reflections on Life is on view for the second time at the National Gallery of Ireland. More than 60 artworks drawn from the large collection presented to the Gallery by the Wallace family in 2016 are on display in a show previously closed due to Covid. There are etchings, monotypes, woodcuts and drawings. George Wallace (1920-2009) was born in Dublin but lived in Canada for most of his life. The exhibition continues until August 29.

    George Wallace (1920–2009) Young Woman in a Striped Dress, 1993
    © Estate of George Wallace and CARCC, 2020 Photo © National Gallery of Ireland

    GEORGE WALLACE AT NATIONAL GALLERY OF IRELAND

    Saturday, September 12th, 2020

    An exhibition of prints by George Wallace has just opened at the National Gallery of Ireland.  Drawn from the collection of 250 etchings, woodcuts, monoprints and drawings presented to the gallery by the Wallace family in 2016 the show marks 100 years since his birth in Dublin. Based in Canada for much of his life George Wallace (1920-2009) became Professor of Fine Art at McMaster University in Ontario. He specialised in printmaking and sculpture.  George Wallace:  Reflections on Life is on view until December 13.

    George Wallace – The Fun Fair at Dun Laoghaire (etching).