Kerlin Gallery, Contemporary art gallery in Dublin, Ireland
Kerlin Gallery is a commercial contemporary art gallery on Anne's Lane, off South Anne Street, in central Dublin. Its 330 m² of exhibition space over two floors was designed in 1994 by architect John Pawson. The gallery was originally opened in 1988 and shows around eight exhibitions a year, mostly solo presentations by artists it represents.
The gallery was founded in 1988 and has established itself as a venue for international artists. Early exhibitions featured work by Andy Warhol, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Richard Hamilton, laying the groundwork for its international standing.
Kerlin Gallery mounts eight exhibitions a year, mostly solo shows by artists it represents, such as Sean Scully, Dorothy Cross, Willie Doherty and Elizabeth Magill, alongside occasional curated group shows. Invited artists have included Andy Warhol, Hiroshi Sugimoto and Lawrence Weiner. The gallery also publishes artist monographs, among them books on Merlin James and William McKeown in 2023.
You can reach the gallery easily by tram from Stephen's Green or by walking from several bus stops near College Green. The location is well connected by public transport and sits in the center of the city.
The gallery was recognized in 2015 when Artnet ranked it among Europe's top 55 galleries, confirming its international status. This acknowledgment set it apart among many other art spaces in the region.
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