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Welcome to Anthology Summer Issue 2019

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ello Summer! This is my favourite time of the year when the days stretch into long evenings with glorious sunsets. I can’t think of a single place in Ireland that isn’t enhanced by the beauty of summer, with the sound of birdsong and the smell of fragrant blossoms.

Despite the sometimes unpredictable weather, we are so lucky to live on this island which has incredible places to escape to for weekends. In this issue, we feature the Cliff Coast of County Clare on the Wild Atlantic Way and the picturesque town of Dingle with its many art galleries, artists and craftspeople, and its own premium gin and whiskey distillery. For those who prefer to travel further afield we visit historic and scenic Croatia and some of the less well-known attractions of Rome that are slightly off the beaten path.

Summer is also the time of year for the Annual Exhibition at the Royal Hibernian Academy when artists from all over Ireland showcase a wonderful selection their work at the gallery in Ely Place, Dublin.

The Design Museum in London is hosting an exhibition to mark the twentieth anniversary of the death of Stanley Kubrick, considered one of the greatest film-makers in cinematic history. Kubrick and his leading man Ryan O’Neal caused quite a stir when they arrived in Ireland in 1973 to make Barry Lyndon. Meanwhile, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has welcomed a very different collection this summer with iconic instruments and posters from

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This is the prettiest season of all, when nature provides us with an amazing array of colour. Appropriately, our interiors section offers tips on choosing the perfect colour palette to decorate your home.

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Croatia: A richly rewarding experience

22 TRAVEL When in Rome: The less well-known sights 28 ARCHITECTURE Dolce & Gabbana: Piazza di Spagna 32

32 TRAVEL Living on the Edge: The coast of County Clare 42 INTERIORS Decorating With Colour: Colour palette tips 50 ART + CRAFT Dingle: A hub of creativity

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Croatia

Its relaxed atmosphere, extraordinary beauty and fascinating culture make Croatia a richly rewarding experience for visitors WORDS EDEL CASSIDY

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ugging the Adriatic Sea and located at a crossroads between eastern and western Europe, Croatia offers

an intriguing blend of cultural influences.

The country’s diverse heritage is also due to its tumultuous history under the rule, at one point or another, of the Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman and Hapsburg empires. It was invaded by Napoleon Bonaparte in the early nineteenth century, occupied by Ger-

‘It’s only a two-kilometre walk to make a full circuit of the walls, but allow at least two hours so you have time to stop and take in the breathtaking views’

are still made today are on sale.

City walls: No visit to Dubrovnik would be complete without a walk around the magnificent walls that surround the Old Town. Constructed between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries, they have been constantly extended and refortified.

The complex structure contains a myriad of towers, bastions, forts and turrets. It’s only a two-kilometre walk to make a full

many and Italy during World War II, and then absorbed into the Republic of Yugoslavia.

In 1991 it finally gained independence and, al-

Original containers on display in the oldest pharmacy in Europe

though it took four years of civil war to settle the differences between Serbs and Croats, the country has been flourishing ever since.

Croatia has much to offer visitors, so when planning my recent week-long trip, I decided to pick two locations and focus on them rather than try to cover the entire country.

Sculptural face on Onofrio’s fountain

Dubrovnik

George Bernard Shaw once said, ‘Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik’, while Lord Byron proclaimed it the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, so this ancient walled city was definitely on my list.

The main draw in Dubrovnik is the charming pedestrian-only Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here are the highlights of my short stay: Pile Gate: Originally a wooden drawbridge, this impressive gate is the main entrance to Dubrovnik’s Old Town. It leads to Stradun, the main promenade that is

Stradun, the main promenade

home to art galleries, souvenir shops and boutiques, as well as many of the main historic monuments and buildings.

Onofrio’s Great Fountain: This is one of

Today, the palace houses the city archives.

Franciscan Monastery: Close to Pile Gate, the monastery houses a museum

Dubrovnik’s most famous landmarks and is

with an extensive library containing illumi-

located near the entrance to Stradun. Still

nated manuscripts and a large collection

functioning after almost six hundred years,

of music sheets and artworks. Above its

it was built in 1438 as part of a water-sup-

entrance is an exquisite life-size Pieta.

ply system that brought water from a

One of the finest features of the building

spring twelve kilometres away.

is the cloister with rows of elegant dou-

Sponza Palace: Located in Luza Square

View of Onofrio’s fountain and Stradun from the city walls

ble-pillared columns. It is also home to

at the end of Stradun, it was originally built

the oldest pharmacy in Europe. Founded

as the city’s customs house. It has also

in 1317 by monks, many of the pharma-

served as a mint, the state treasury and a

cy’s original equipment, containers and

bank. The impressive façade is a combina-

medical books are on display; some of the

tion of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

traditional balms, lotions and potions that

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circuit of the walls, but allow at least two hours so you have time to stop and take in the breathtaking views. The highest point is the Minčeta Fortress which, at an

Sun Gardens Dubrovnik Five-star luxury accommodation on the Adriatic coast

elevation of twenty-five metres, offers

I loved my stay at this resort, which is more like a self-contained village. If I

panoramic city and sea views.

hadn’t had my heart set on exploring the historic charms of Dubrovnik’s Old

Srđ: This is a hill just behind Dubrovnik.

Town, I would have been very happy never to have left the Sun Gardens Re-

Accessible by cable car, it provides a

sort for the entire trip. There are sixteen restaurants and bars to choose from.

bird’s-eye view of the ancient streets and

The top-class spa has an eighteen-metre indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool,

distinctive red-tiled roofs of the Old Town,

traditional coal and salt saunas, a Turkish hammam and a Thalassotherapy Spa

contrasted against the blue expanse of the

Bath, and it offers luxurious facials and body treatments using products made

Adriatic. The Croatian War of Independ-

with natural ingredients. The resort also features three freshwater pools, a

ence Museum is located here, a sombre

private beach, a sports centre, amenities for children, modern conference

reminder of the devastation and suffering

facilities and a retail shopping area.

that the people of Dubrovnik endured between 1991 and 1995.

Lokrum Island: This lush little paradise

Set in landscaped grounds overlooking the Adriatic, the spacious rooms and suites offer exceptional amenities, including Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, and boast amazing views, each having a private balcony or terrace. The resort also

is a perfect escape from the hustle and

has a selection of one, two or three-bedroom residences that are ideal for fami-

bustle of the city, and is just fifteen min-

lies. Despite the size of the resort and the number of guests it caters for, it never

utes by ferry from the Old Port. The is-

seems overcrowded, and the staff are friendly, welcoming and professional.

land’s main attraction is its large medieval

Ten minutes away from Dubrovnik, it is serviced by a regular shuttle service

Benedictine monastery, which houses a

(car or boat) to take guests right into the town centre.

restaurant, botanical garden and a display

www.sungardensdubrovnik.com

of the island’s history. It is also home to a

huge population of incredibly cute, friendly rabbits and peacocks. It’s a great place

Ancient city walls surrounding the Old Town

to explore and is easy to get lost in, but keep an eye on the time. Everyone must leave by the end of the day.

The story goes that Napoleon’s army ordered the closure of the monastery and the expulsion of the Benedictines. But the monks did not go gracefully and placed a curse on the island: ‘Whosoever claims Lokrum for his own personal pleasure shall be damned!’ Many incidents since then have shown that the monks’ curse lives on. Anyone who has attempted to live there has suffered unexplained mishaps and hardships or met with financial ruin and untimely death. Even staying overnight is forbidden; rumour has it that anyone Cable car ascending to Srđ

who does will not see the light of dawn!

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Korčula

PHOTOS DAMIR PAČIĆ

I also wanted to experience one of Croatia’s many islands and was curious about Korčula. Like Ireland, it is known as the ‘Emerald Isle’ and claims to be the birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo.

There is a ferry service between Dubrovnik and Korčula, but we decided to drive to the island so we could take in the views along the coastline. It was certainly well worth it. The scenery was breathtaking, with dramatic cliffs, traditional villages, lush pine forests and vineyards, and views of the deep blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Once we reached Orebić on the Pelješac peninsula it was just a short ferry ride across to Korčula.

The island’s main town, also called Korčula, is one of the prettiest and best-preserved medieval centres in the Adriatic.

The town is positioned on an oval-shaped peninsula that seems to float on the ocean. Influenced by the Venetian Renaissance, the compact walled town is a crisscross grid of narrow pedestrian streets,

Aerial view of Korčula Old Town

Revelin Tower at the entrance to the fortified town of Korčula

A narrow pedestrian street

tiny alleys and small squares – a medieval

Highlights of the town include St Mark’s

labyrinth. The pattern of the grid is quite

Cathedral, the Town Museum and the Ab-

unique in that it is shaped like a fish’s

bey Treasury. I strongly recommend hiring

skeleton rather than a chess board. The

a guide, which can be arranged via the

streets, mainly made up of steps, branch

Korčula Tourist Board. www.visitkorcula.eu

off the spine of the main street at an angle to protect the town and its residents from St Mark’s Cathedral

the mighty sea winds.

Some other things to see and do: Korčula Outdoor: The island has stunning scenery that provides the perfect backdrop

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Lešić Dimitri Palace Luxury apartments with full hotel service in Korčula There is something very special about this former bishop’s palace that dates back to the seventeenth century. It is definitely the best accommodation in Korčula.

The location is ideal for exploring the town and is close to Marco Polo House, where the explorer is said to have been born.

The palace has been meticulously restored, retaining its historical character and distinctive style combined with a touch of contemporary interior design and modern technology. The five-star hotel consists of five independent suites, each paying homage to the steps in Marco Polo’s journey on the Silk Road to China.

For fine dining and excellent wines, the hotel’s Michelin recommended LD Restaurant serves a creative menu of fresh, local and organic produce from breakfast through to dinner. And you can dine indoors or al fresco along the water’s edge with views across the Pelješac Channel. The focus is on local seasonal produce, such as wild asparagus, wild herbs and vegetables, paired with new season wine releases, olive oils, and the excellent local seafood and meat. The staff are knowledgeable, especially about the wines, and are happy to explain the various dishes.

The spa at Lešić Dimitri offers an extensive treatment list, with influences from the Silk Road – India, Thailand and the Mediterranean. A series of special Ayurvedic retreats for three, five or seven days are extremely popular. Natural products, created especially for Lešić Dimitri Palace using herbs, roots, flowers and fruits organically grown along the Silk Road from Dalmatia to Asia, feature in the treatments.

A visit here to unwind and take the kinks out of tense muscles was just what was needed after a few days spent cycling, walking and climbing ancient steps. www.ldpalace.com

‘There is a ferry service between Dubrovnik and Korčula, but we decided to drive to the island so we could take in the views along the coastline’

Korkyra Baroque Festival

for the outdoor enthusiast, and Korčula Outdoor offers a wide range of land and water activities, such as cycling, hiking, sailing, sea kayaking and rock climbing for people of all ages and levels of experience.

We spent a wonderful morning ex-

Korkyra Baroque Festival

ploring the island on bicycles with Damir

I met the unassuming owner of Lešić Dimitri, Michael Unsworth, who is also

Pačić, who was extremely entertaining

founder of the Korkyra Baroque Festival. It was established in 2012 as a high-pro-

and informative. We made several stops

file cultural event to promote local and international musical and cultural heritage.

along the way to take in the beautiful

The concerts, held in historic venues in and around the town of Korčula as well as

scenery while Damir filled us in on the

in new regional locations – Orebić, Ston, Trpanj, Vela Luka, Blato, Pupnat, Smokvi-

local history and folklore.

ca, Hvar, Ploče, Dubrovnik and the island of Vrnik – create a unique synergy and

En route, we visited a local vineyard for a wine tasting, accompanied by a selection

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of local cheeses, meats and olives, held on a lovely terrace overlooking the garden and vines. We sampled the delicious Grk white wine, which is exclusively produced in small batches on the sandy, dry soils around the village of Lumbarda. It has a rich harmonious flavour of sweet fruit notes with a herbal hint and a citrus lift.

Each year only 30,000 bottles are produced, and most are snapped up by local hotels. www.korcula-outdoor.com Eko Škoj: For a really authentic food experience, I recommend a visit to Eko Škoj in Žrnovo, nestling in the hills about

Kayaking with Korčula Outdoor

A selection of delicious dishes from Eko Škoj

Enjoy stunning vistas while hiking on Korčula island

four kilometres from Korčula Town. It’s a family-run organic food shop and restaurant that produces the most wonderful range of eco products, such as extra-virgin olive oil, preserves, quince, figs and some

Eko Škoj offers an authentic food experience

amazing liqueurs and brandy.

natural and free from additives.

Dining at Eko Škoj is a home-from-

I recommend the Marco Polo Bomb

home experience. Food is served in the charming kitchen of a stone house where

Cake, made in the shape of a cannonball

proprietors Diana Marovic and her daugh-

and covered in chocolate with a creamy

ter Jelena are happy to chat about the

walnut filling. It takes its inspiration from the

traditional recipes of the island. The menu

sea battle near Korčula where Marco Polo

is based around the best seasonal ingredi-

was captured and taken to prison in Genoa.

ents the island has to offer. The food they serve is delicious and their enthusiasm

Cukarin Pastry Shop

OPG Komparak: This bee and olive oil farm is well worth a visit to experience the

is catching. Mijo took time out to show

rčula would be complete without a visit

honey bees at work. Vlaho Komparak, the

us the olive groves, the orchard, and the

to this fabulous artisan bakery. The effer-

owner, is passionate about his work. He

vegetable and herb garden.

vescent personality of proprietor Smiljana

pointed out the queen and drones, and

Matijaca adds to the charm of this little

explained the process of honey harvesting

to take home. In addition to the range of

shop renowned for its cakes and cookies

and extraction. We sampled some very

traditional food, you will also find herbal

unique to Korčula.

tasty honey varieties, including sage, lav-

It’s a great place to do some shopping

cosmetics and soaps.

Cukarin Pastry Shop: No visit to Ko-

All ingredients, such as local lemons, bitter oranges, figs, almonds and carob, are

ender and mandarin, and got to taste the organic olive oil produced there.

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When in

I

’m lucky enough to live in Italy and regular-

Garibaldi, mounted on his bronze horse

stoned streets are lined with ivy-covered

ly travel to Rome to visit family. But having

in the centre of the piazza. The cannon

artisan shops, bars and restaurants that

already seen all the major tourist sites, I’ve

is fired every day at noon, followed by

really come to life at night. Once a work-

recently been exploring just as interesting,

a cacophony of church bells, a tradition

ing-class district, it has since become fash-

less crowded, places off the beaten track.

initiated in 1847 by Pope Pius IX.

ionable, with many artists and musicians making their homes there. Now it’s a highly

For example, if you go just before mid-

Or you could go for a wander around

day to Janiculum Hill, with its breathtaking

Trastevere (meaning ‘across the Tiber’), a

sought-after place to live, reflected in the

views of the Eternal City, you’ll see a large

medieval neighbourhood on the west bank

high property and rental prices.

cannon being wheeled into position under

of the River Tiber that has a wonderful

the watchful gaze of Italian hero Giuseppe

bohemian atmosphere. Its narrow cobble-

Trastevere is also famous for its food.

As you walk along the cobbled streets, try

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Escape the tourists and experience some of the Italian capital’s less well-known sights WORDS AND PHOTOS ORNA O ’ REILLY WEBER

a mouthwatering supplì, typical Roman street food that consists of deep-fried balls stuffed with rice, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.

A short stroll away is a colourful local market where you can chat to friendly stallholders and marvel at the enormous aubergines, oranges, lemons, persimmons and pumpkins.

Lunch might be a typically Roman dish like Cacio e Pepe – pasta cooked in bianco

‘If you go just before midday to Janiculum Hill, with its breathtaking views of the Eternal City, you’ll see a large cannon being wheeled into position’

(meaning that it is tomato free) and flavoured with cheese and pepper. And don’t forget the Roman pizza; in my opinion, it’s the best in Italy with its thin, crispy crust.

Another traditional dish is Saltimbocca alla Romana, meaning ‘jump in the mouth’. Its key ingredients are veal, prosciutto and sage cooked in a white wine sauce. This is a real Roman staple and is available everywhere you go.

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The old Roman Ghetto is well worth a visit. Back in 1555, an unusually bigoted Pope Paul IV issued a papal bull incarcerating the Jews of Rome in this area on the

TOP: Tiber River and St Peter’s Basilica. ABOVE: (Left) Villa Borghese

Gardens; (Right) Classic Fiat in the historic Trastevere district; RIGHT: The Colosseum

banks of the River Tiber, and it remained the Jewish quarter for centuries afterwards. As we walked through it, we passed

beginning of the twentieth century and

laid in 312 BC, that made up the original

several brass inserts in the pavement

have been open to the public ever since.

Appia Antica. It was exciting to know that

outside apartment blocks, sad reminders

Within the gardens is the Galleria Borghe-

we were actually walking in the footsteps

of Jewish inhabitants who had been taken

se, which exhibits paintings by artists such

of the Roman emperors and St Peter.

away during WWII never to return.

as Titian, Caravaggio and Raphael. If you

This area is home to many wonderful restaurants. If you stop for lunch and artichokes are in season (approximately March/

A little further out and off the usual tour-

fancy a visit, I suggest you book the gallery

ist route is Parco degli Acquedotti (Park of

in advance to avoid disappointment.

the Aqueducts), near Ciampino Airport. As

Within walking distance of the gardens

its name suggests, this public park is full of

April), order some crispy, delicious Carciofi

is the Quartierè Coppedè, the site of a

ancient aqueducts, the most striking being

alla giudia. They are cooked the Roman

strange and beautiful group of Art Nou-

the Aqua Claudia, commissioned by the

Jewish way – flattened and deep-fried.

veau houses. Named after the architect

emperor Claudius. It encompasses a golf

Gino Coppedè who designed the forty or

course and tennis courts and is frequented

Portico of Octavia and, nearby, the outer

so buildings, the area now also houses sev-

by walkers and joggers, but it’s a quiet spot

walls of the Theatre of Marcellus. I noticed

eral embassies. I find this little neighbour-

and I felt as though we were miles from

that there were apartments built over the

hood intriguing. Set your satnav for Piazza

anywhere, out in the countryside.

ancient teatro. Apparently, Sophia Loren

Mincio and off you go.

A little further on, you’ll arrive at the

owns one of these luxury pads. This inter-

To the south-east of Rome is Parco

About forty-five minutes north-west of Rome, near the town of Isola Farnese, is a

esting walk also took us past the ruins of

dell’Appia Antica, a regional park that

series of pretty waterfalls called Cascata

the Temple of Apollo Sosianus.

incorporates the first twelve kilometres of

della Mola. Visiting with family, we strolled

the Appian Way, the ancient pilgrim route

past the falls and through a small forest,

ish Steps, is the Villa Borghese Gardens,

between Rome and Brindisi. We began

finding ourselves on a dirt track that

the third largest park in Rome and one of

our stroll close to the tomb of Roman no-

seemed to head to infinity. This was the Via

the largest in Europe. The gardens were

blewoman Cecilia Metella and, from there,

Francigena, part of an ancient pilgrim route

acquired from the Borghese family at the

walked along a stretch of the large stones,

that stretched from Canterbury in England

Not far away, near the top of the Span-

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TOP: (Left) Circus Maximus; (Right) Aqua Claudia. LEFT: (Top) Cosmatesque mosaics; (Bottom) Temple of Aesculapius in Villa Borghese. ABOVE: (Left) The Spanish Steps; (Right) Aperol Spritz, the traditional aperitivo.

Circus Maximus, meaning ‘largest arena’.

In ancient Rome it was the main venue for chariot-racing and public events, and could accommodate more than 150,000 spectators at a time. The ancient Egyptian

‘It was exciting to know that we were actually walking in the footsteps of the Roman emperors and St Peter’ through France to Rome and on to Puglia,

Flaminio Obelisk, once the centrepiece of ed in mosaic flooring, there are three basil-

this vast arena, is now to be seen in the

icas quite close together that illustrate the

Piazza del Popolo.

Cosmatesque, or Cosmati, style of deco-

Palazzo Massimo alle Terme is a won-

rative inlaid stonework typical of medieval

derful museum located near Rome’s main

Italy. The basilicas of St John Lateran, San

railway station. It has four floors dedicated

Clemente (run by the Irish Dominicans)

to a collection of rare wall frescoes and

and the Santi Quattro Coronati have some

mosaics recovered from ancient Roman

wonderful examples of this colourful Byz-

villas. It also contains sculptures, coins and

antine mosaic style characteristic of Rome.

jewellery from the ancient city. Villa life

While you are in the area – an easy walk

played an integral part in ancient Roman

from where pilgrims travelled to the Holy

from the Colosseum – why not also pay a

society, and at Palazzo Massimo visitors

Land. We walked a few kilometres of this

visit to the Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs). Said

can see gorgeous reconstructed rooms

historic trail, passing some overgrown

to be the twenty-eight steps that Christ

from Villa Livia and Villa Farnese. I found

Etruscan ruins, before returning to the car.

himself climbed on his way to his trial

it fascinating to see how, two thousand

under Pontius Pilate, they were brought

years ago, wealthy Romans decorated

Veio, which contains the Etruscan Sanctu-

to Rome from Jerusalem by St Helena

their villas with sculpture and paintings,

ary of Apollo.

in the fourth century. The white marble

evidence of the pleasure they took in their

Another trip that I loved was to the town

steps, now covered by a protective layer of

society’s art and culture.

of Tivoli, high on the slopes of the Tiburtini

wood, lead to the Sancta Sanctorum (Holy

Mountains and less than an hour’s drive

of Holies) and the personal chapel of the

don’t forget that it boasts a fashionable

from the east of Rome. There you can visit

early popes. It is forbidden to walk up these

cocktail culture. Stop at a bar and sit out-

the fabulous gardens of the Villa d’Este,

stairs on foot; they may only be climbed by

side to watch la passeggiata, that tradition-

Hadrian’s Villa and the Temple of Vesta.

the faithful on hands and knees.

al evening stroll beloved of Italians, while

Close to the falls is Area Archeologica di

Back in the city again, if you’re interest-

Also not far from the three basilicas is

As the sun sets over the Eternal City,

sipping a Negroni or an Aperol Spritz.

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EAT

as the Romans do Roman food, characterised by seasonal, simply prepared ingredients, is delicious.

Orna O’Reilly Weber shares some of the local specialities WORDS ORNA O ’ REILLY WEBER

CAC I O E P E P E Meaning ‘cheese and pepper’, this dish is everywhere in Rome. It is a delicious standby recipe that is quick and easy to make. pasta (spaghetti or similar) – about 80 grams per person salt 2 or 3 tablespoons butter, cubed 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black peppercorns half a cup of grated parmesan cheese per person half a cup of grated pecorino cheese per person 1. Boil a large saucepan of water with a pinch of salt. Add pasta and cook al dente. Drain and reserve about half a cup of the liquid.

2. In a large frying pan, melt the butter over a medium heat. Add the cracked black peppercorns and cook for a minute.

3. Add the almost-cooked pasta to the pan, along with the halfcup of reserved pasta liquid. Don’t let it get dry.

4. Turn down the heat and add the parmesan cheese, then remove the pan from the heat.

5. Add the pecorino cheese and let it melt gently, making sure that the strands of pasta are coated.

6. Serve on warm plates or in pasta bowls.

SA LT I M B O CCA A L L A R O M A N A

1. Place the slices of veal or chicken on a board under clingfilm and

Veal (or chicken), prosciutto, sage and white wine

pound with a rolling pin or meat mallet to flatten.

(Serves 4)

2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Coat the veal or chicken pieces with flour. Place a piece of prosciutto on top of each piece of veal or chicken.

8 portions of thinly sliced veal or chicken

3. Lightly brown the meat in the pan, turning once. Then remove the

8 slices of prosciutto or Parma ham

meat and set it aside.

sage leaves

4. Replace the oil in the pan with the butter and allow it to melt. Add

flour (to coat the meat)

the white wine and seasoning.

3 tablespoons of olive oil

5. Put the veal or chicken back into the pan, prosciutto side up. Place

2 tablespoons of butter

one or two leaves of sage on top and heat through, reducing the

half a cup of white wine

sauce until it has thickened and the meat is cooked.

salt and pepper

6. Transfer the meat to warm plates, spoon the sauce on top and serve.

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Piazza di Spagna The splendour of Rome, with its grand monuments and timeless history, is gloriously reflected in the sixteenth-century Roman palazzo that now houses the new Dolce&Gabbana boutique WORDS EDEL CASSIDY PHOTOS ANTOINE HUOT

T

he sweeping Scalinata di Spagna – the Spanish Steps – are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Eternal City. Roman Holiday, the classic movie starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, really put them on the map. Nowadays, no sightseeing tour of Rome is complete without a visit to the famous landmark.

At the foot of the Spanish Steps is the beautiful Piazza di Spagna, a luxury shopping Mecca synonymous with high fashion and luxury. This is the location for the new Dolce&Gabbana boutique designed by architect Eric Carlson of Carbondale, Paris, in collaboration with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The 800-square-metre, two-level luxury store is an impressive contemporary interpretation of the rich traditions of Roman culture, power, craftsmanship and Italian baroque.

A focal point at the entrance is the circu-

lar crest of handcrafted stone mosaic tiles embedded into the white Calacatta marble floor. Depicted on the crest is the two thousand-year-old story of the Capitoline Wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the reputed founders of the city, with a polished brass ‘D’ and ‘G’ emblazoned on their chests.

On entering the boutique, customers are introduced to a space inspired by baroque architect Francesco Borromini’s colonnade at the Palazzo Spada. Eric used Borromini’s technique of ‘forced perspective’, an optical illusion that distorts the perception of depth. Three contiguous spaces decrease proportionally in size – ceiling heights, column proportions and floor patterns – to create the illusion of depth. Even the dazzling red and gold hand-blown Murano glass chandeliers were designed in three different scales to accentuate the effect.

From the entrance visitors are drawn into the Grand Room, a majestic space

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ARCHITECTURE

‘This space showcases new exclusive products surrounded by images from Paul Troger’s ceiling in the Marble Hall, Melk Abbey’

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LEFT: In the boutique, three contiguous spaces decrease proportionally in size.

RIGHT: The velvet seats are inspired by the tailor’s pin cushion.

LEFT: (Top) Depicted on the crest is the two thousand-year-old story of the Capitoline Wolf nursing Romulus and Remus; (Middle) The stone floor is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship; (Bottom) On the ground floor, Latin inscriptions are inlaid in gold mosaic on the walls.

ABOVE: The sequence of spaces culminates at the prestigious Men’s Sartoria

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ARCHITECTURE

‘A grand marble staircase leads to the first floor of the boutique where the Digital Gallery brings together history, tradition and technology’ dedicated to women, where dresses, shoes and accessories are displayed on polished, brushed brass freestanding shelves, tables and jewellery cases. This room is twenty-two metres long with a six-metre-high ceiling capped with two skylight domes, each lined in gradating coloured rings of handmade stone mosaics. The walls are raw concrete punctuated with glass-covered moiré silk panels in a luminous cardinal red.

The stone floor is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. Fifteen different marbles are geometrically collaged in a range of colours from intense yellows and reds to more muted ivory and creams, blue quartz, mother-ofpearl whites and veined blacks and greys.

Along the entire upper perimeter of the walls on the ground floor are Latin inscriptions, inlaid in gold mosaic, taken from the poems and letters of famous writers, a tribute to a city that was home to many great thinkers who each left an unforgettable mark on the history of literature.

A grand marble staircase leads to the first floor of the boutique where the Digital Gallery brings together history, tradition and technology to create a heavenly paradise. This space showcases new exclusive products surrounded by images from Paul Troger’s ceiling in the Marble Hall, Melk Abbey. The images are displayed on flat LED screens on the walls and curved screens on the ceiling that give it a half-vaulted shape; the full vault effect is magically created by its reflection in a fulllength mirrored wall. Over a three-minute loop, the animated images depict Troger’s gods and angels floating across the sky, dragons breathing fire, the cornucopia overspilling and the clouds rolling, all to the soundtrack of Gregorian chant.

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Living on

T

the Edge here’s no better way to satisfy your sense of adventure than by packing up the car and heading off on a

good old-fashioned road trip. One of the best things about Ireland is that you don’t need to travel far to find spectacular views and new experiences. If you’re looking for the ultimate road-trip itinerary, look no

Explore the coast of County Clare with its cliff-top walks, island-hopping, traditional pubs and breathtaking views WORDS DOLORES O ’ DONOGHUE PHOTOS TOURISM IREL AND

further than the 230-kilometre County Clare stage of the Wild Atlantic Way. From cliff-top views, great hikes, spectacular golf courses and picture-perfect coastal towns to some of the best surfing in the world, there is something here for everyone.

A good starting point is the heritage town of Kilrush, which overlooks the Shannon Estuary and the hills of Kerry to the south. During the summer months you can catch a ferry from Kilrush Creek Marina to Scattery Island to see its ruins and lighthouse.

Follow the famous Loop Head route from Kilrush to the village of Carrigaholt, where Dolphinwatch, one of the most exciting wildlife attractions on the Wild Atlantic Way, is based. Take a guided boat trip out to the mouth of the Shannon, where Europe’s largest group of bottlenose dolphins are to be found and where the dolphin encounter rate is one of the best in the world. The Shannon is also a vibrant habitat for a vast range of flora and fauna. Your skipper will share his extensive knowledge of the geology, cliffs, caves, pelagic birds, seals and wild goats that you encounter on the trip.

Kilbaha, the last village on the Loop Head peninsula, is home to the Church of the Little Ark, a wooden hut on wheels containing an altar. It was built by local

‘One of the best things about Ireland is that you don’t need to travel far to find spectacular views and new experiences’

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Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren

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priest Fr Meehan in 1852, a time when the celebration of mass was forbidden by the local landlords. To get round the ban, Fr Meehan came up with the idea of rolling the Little Ark onto the foreshore between high and low tides, legally considered ‘no man’s land’. For five years mass was celebrated at low tide, and couples were married and children baptised there by the sea. The Little Ark is now housed in the Star of the Sea Church in the village.

Kilbaha Gallery and Café is the perfect stop for a freshly brewed coffee, some local baking and a browse around this gorgeous family-run gallery that showcases local artists. Visit the small but very lovely Henry Blake exhibition upstairs and gain some insight into the life of Kilbaha’s most famous son.

Loop Head Lighthouse

Lahinch Golf Club

Where to stay The Falls Hotel and Spa Ennistymon

Lahinch Coast Hotel and Suites

This historic hotel, located at the gateway to the Cliffs of Moher and Burren Geopark, is ideally placed for touring the coast of Clare.

As members of Green Hospitality, the hotel’s owners, the McCarthy family, were determined to make their hotel more environmentally sustainable and the hotel now runs on hydroelectric power from the fast-flowing River Inagh that cascades nearby.

The installation of a hydropower turbine on the river is the most ambitious project they have undertaken. The 220-kilowatt water turbine provides the Falls Hotel with all its power, keeping the hotel and adjoining spa and leisure centre running. The cascades, which begin just below the bridge crossing the Inagh River in the oldest part of the town, roar like thunder in full flow and are a wonderful tourist attraction.

The Falls Hotel is no stranger to innovation. Brendan O’Regan, later the most central figure in the development of the Shannon Region, ran the hotel during the Second World War, and one of his bright ideas was to supply hot meals in hayboxes to the golfers in Lahinch.

Lahinch Coast Hotel, formerly Lahinch Golf and Leisure Hotel, has undergone some exciting changes recently. Under new ownership, it has been fully refurbished, greatly enhancing the property’s appearance and the experience for guests.

The entire ground floor has been transformed into an elegant and contemporary space by the much-in-demand Paul Haffey Design team. It has a modern, comfortable feel with a bright colour palette very much in keeping with Clare’s coastline.

The newly designed Aberdeen Bar and Restaurant and seasonal Breakers Café are wonderful additions to the town of Lahinch, making them popular gathering places for tourists and locals alike. The incorporation of the hotel’s original name, The Aberdeen, into this aspect of the new hotel was a decision warmly received by the local community.

The new owners, John and Brid O’Meara, re-opened the hotel in March 2019, coinciding nicely with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the nearby Lahinch Golf Club in July. Just weeks after opening, the hotel was listed in Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guides for 2019.

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TRAVEL

‘Nestling in the shelter of towering sand dunes is Lahinch Golf Club’

a variety of outdoor activities such as

Loop Head Lighthouse is perched right at the end of the Loop Head Peninsula.

surfing, fishing, walking and swimming.

Visitors can uncover its fascinating history

Lahinch is a lively, welcoming holiday

with interactive exhibits in the Lightkeep-

resort where a golden beach provides safe

er’s Cottage or take a guided tour up

bathing and magnificent surf. Nestling in

the lighthouse tower onto the balcony.

the shelter of towering sand dunes is La-

Weather permitting, you’ll enjoy fantastic

McDermott’s Pub, Doolin

hinch Golf Club, one of the finest links golf

views south as far as the Blasket Islands

courses in Ireland and host to the Dubai

and north to the Twelve Pins in Conne-

Irish Open this year.

Heading towards the Cliffs of Mo-

mara. If you fancy an overnight stay, one of the lightkeeper’s cottages has been

her you’ll pass through the village of

restored and offers self-catering accom-

Liscannor, renowned for its distinctive

modation, imbued with all the character of

flagstone. Approximately two kilometres

its maritime past.

outside the village is the Holy Well of

Drive along the spectacular rugged coastline to Kilkee, Loop Head’s main

The Cliffs of Moher

Saint Brigid, regarded as a place of healing. The spring is located in an open

town, which is built around a horseshoe

stone grotto which is filled with photos,

bay with a kilometre-long golden Blue

statues, rosaries and medals that have

Flag beach. A favourite bathing spot for

been left over the years by pilgrims.

The Cliffs of Moher, the next stop on

the Victorian aristocracy, its popularity was enhanced by the opening of the West

the route, provide some of the finest

Clare Railway in the late 1800s. Charlotte

scenery on earth. From the main viewing area you can see the south cliffs and the

Brontë, Tennyson and Thackeray were among the illustrious visitors to Kilkee in

O’Brien’s Tower on the Cliffs of Moher

mighty Hag’s Head, the most southerly

the nineteenth century, while entertainers

point of the cliffs, where an unusual rock

such as Percy French regularly packed its

formation resembles a woman’s head

concert halls. In more recent times, visitors

looking out to sea. Visitors can walk right

have included Che Guevara, Richard Harris

out to the highest point, 214 metres

and Russell Crowe.

above the sea, from where, on a clear day, you can see across to the Aran Islands.

Continue northwards to Lahinch

O’Brien’s Tower, near the highest point,

through Doonbeg, Quilty and Spanish Point, all popular seaside villages offering

Carrigaholt Dolphinwatch

serves as an excellent viewing platform.

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‘There’s no better way to satisfy your sense of adventure than by packing up the car and heading off on a good old-fashioned road trip’

Driving through The Burren

The next village is fabled Doolin, one

Galway Bay begins. Turning towards the

of the best places in Ireland to catch

east you’ll come to the seaside village of

some traditional music. Sail to the Aran

Ballyvaughan. Though small, it has a bit

Islands from Doolin pier or enjoy a Cliffs

of everything – pubs, hotels, restaurants,

of Moher cruise, a stunning hour-long

coffee shops and even an international

journey along six kilometres of coastline.

college of art.

Equally spectacular when viewed from the sea, the cliffs play host to thousands

The Little Ark of Kilbaha

From here you have the option of turning south for Ennis, the capital of County

of rare seabirds nesting on its steep ledg-

Clare, taking in Aillwee Cave. This is a cave

es. A little to the north of Doolin village

system in the limestone-terraced moun-

is the mysterious Doolin Cave where the

tainside in which you can seek out fossils,

largest stalactite in the northern hemi-

explore beautiful caverns and wander

sphere can be seen.

through the chasms and bridges carved

Beyond Doolin, you arrive at the Burren.

into the limestone over millions of years.

Its landscape of karstic limestone pavement, replete with fossils, appears harsh

You’ll also have the opportunity to see the Seaside town of Kilkee

magnificent Poulnabrone Dolmen, one of

and barren, but a rich variety of flora –

the most famous megalithic monuments

grasses and wild flowers – flourish there.

in Ireland and easily viewed from the road.

A remarkable group of Mediterranean and

This itinerary can be completed in

Arctic-Alpine plants grow side by side in

two days, but if you have longer, why not

this exceptional botanical environment.

linger to soak up the welcoming atmos-

As you drive through this wonderful

phere, the stunning scenery and the vast

wilderness, a little lighthouse appears,

range of attractions and activities unique

marking Black Head, the point where

Ballyvaughan village

to County Clare.

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Lahinch Co. Clare, Ireland

(formerly Lahinch Golf & Leisure Hotel)

Opened March 2019 following redesign New Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant Open daily from 12.30 Breakers CafĂŠ open daily

Telephone: +353 (0) 65 7081100 info@lahinchcoasthotel.ie

Web: www.lahinchcoasthotel.ie

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Kilbaha Gallery A Ireland’s Contemporary Art Gallery on the Wild Atlantic Way

s you wind your way around the West Clare coastline, you will find yourself edging towards the spectacular Loop Head Peninsula. With the mouth of the River Shannon on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, the striking coastal route guides you to the famous headland where Loop Head, one of the country’s seven great lighthouses, proudly stands.

On the road to the lighthouse, in the village of Kilbaha, is one of Ireland’s most westerly galleries. Run by sisters-in-law Ailish Connolly and Liz Greehy, Kilbaha Gallery is small but beautifully formed. With a bronze foundry in the family and two generations of knowledge of the art world, these ladies have proudly selected pieces from some of Ireland’s best contemporary artists to showcase. From bronze sculptures and oil paintings to mixed media, photography and ceramic art, complemented with an offering of great coffee and beautiful giftware, they have all the bases covered in this great family business.

The gallery has won ‘Best New Business’ in Clare, was in the top three businesses in Munster and in the BOI Awards, and has been continuously selected as a ‘Best of the Best’ business in local guidebooks. A superb stop to make on your trip to Loop Head, this gallery, and, indeed, the whole beautiful area, are must-sees during your Wild Atlantic Way adventure.

www.kilbahagallery.com www.loophead.ie

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BIOGRAPHY

A Man on a Mission A new biography of Brendan O’Regan, by Brian O’Connell with Cian O’Carroll, examines in detail the extraordinary achievements of this remarkable innovator, visionary and peacemaker WORDS EDEL CASSIDY

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recently launched book on the life of Brendan O’Regan

this modern town developed beside the airport. The industrial

tracks the achievements of this extraordinary Clare man

estate had been created as a custom-free zone with the purpose

whose groundbreaking initiatives were a major influence

of attracting foreign multinational companies to set up operations

on the development of Irish industry, aviation and tourism.

Born in 1917 into a business family in Co. Clare, the forces that

at Shannon. Using the airport as a freight distribution centre ensured its continued viability. My parents were among the

fuelled O’Regan’s ambitions and achievements came from within

innovators and business pioneers who moved to the new town

his family and social environment. He was moulded by his father’s

and they set up a pharmacy there. It was an exciting place to live

example in matters of enterprise and leadership. He often said he

and uniquely cosmopolitan as executives arrived from abroad with

was ‘born into the first generation of free Irishmen’, and was deter-

their families to start up operations for the new companies. There

mined to shake off the ethnic and cultural inferiority experienced

were American, South African, Dutch and English families, with

by many Irish people following colonisation. The evidence of wide-

Irish families making up approximately half the population.

spread poverty, the surge in emigration and the

This authoritative biography of O’Regan sets

decline of the population around him drove his

out his legacy in a well-researched and compel-

burning desire to create employment.

ling narrative. It is essential reading for anyone

An internationally trained hotelier, he was

seeking a grounded perspective on the devel-

managing the Stephen’s Green Club in Dublin

opment of the Irish economy when Ireland as a

when he was invited by the Irish government

newly independent state was in its infancy.

to take up the position of catering control-

It also provides an assessment of

ler at the Foynes Flying Boat terminal in

O’Regan’s important, but largely unher-

Co. Limerick. He subsequently moved the

alded, role in the promotion of peace and

catering operation to Shannon Airport when

reconciliation between the north and south

the airport was established to meet the

of Ireland. Just as the idea of creating

demands of developing aircraft technology.

employment consumed him in his working

This appointment led to O’Regan’s initiative

career, so the cause for peace in Ireland, and

of developing the world’s first duty-free shop.

the world at large, became the driving force

After that, he established several ventures:

of the last thirty years of his life. He played

the Shannon Industrial Estate, Ireland’s first

an important part in bringing about the ces-

hotel management school, a new town, a

sation of hostilities in Northern Ireland and

development agency for overseas aid and three separate peace organisations. He chaired the country’s only regional development agency, Shannon Free Airport Development

made a significant contribution, laying the foundations for a peaceful co-existence between communities.

In recent times, studies in the field of multiple intelligences and

Company, and the national tourism body, Bord Fáilte. On social

creativity and the significance of these attributes for effective

issues, he was a member of the Irish Commission for Justice and

leadership have been made popular by academics and psycholo-

Peace, and served on the first executive committee of the Third

gists. Brendan O’Regan’s story could well serve as a blueprint for

World charity, Trócaire. On cultural matters, he was a director of

those who aspire to lead, and is a masterclass in how to bring

Siamsa Tire, which delivered the National Folk Theatre of Ireland

dreams to fruition. The book is available in Eason stores, O’Maho-

in Tralee, and he created several innovative visitor attractions such

ny’s Bookshop, Limerick, and selected online outlets.

as Bunratty Folk Park and banquets at Bunratty Castle.

Growing up in the early years of the new town at Shannon, I was aware of the name Brendan O’Regan, the mastermind behind

Brendan O’Regan: Irish Innovator, Visionary & Peacemaker is published by Irish Academic Press.

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ART

+ CRAFT

Giulia Canevari G

iulia Canevari, a lover of the natural environment, works close to nature on a daily basis, expressing the importance of flowers and vegetables through her watercolour creations.

Born in Milan, Italy, she now lives close to Lahinch and Ennistymon on the west coast of County Clare.

A botanical artist and art teacher, Giulia is open to collaborations, workshops and commissions around Limerick, Ennis and Galway.

She produces very fine and detailed studies using watercolours to illustrate the true texture of wild flowers and seasonal vegetables.

Her paintings and a selection of greeting cards and printed tea towels can be purchased online at www.giuliacanevari.com.

From 27th September to 16th November 2019 Giulia will have an exhibition at The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon, called Born from the Soil. It will explore current threats to soil health and viability and show the use of plants in both her watercolour paintings and remedies for the soil.

Throughout the exhibition the artist invites audiences to participate in a series of talks addressing threats to our soil health and ways to form a deeper connection with nature.

+353 89 4658524 giuliacanevari.illustration@gmail.com

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Decorating with colour Tips on choosing the perfect colour palette WORDS LOUISE HIGGINS

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INTERIORS

Whether you’re updating an existing home or designing the interior of a new build, one of the most difficult tasks is choosing a cohesive colour palette. Colour plays a major role in creating atmosphere and in influencing mood. A colour scheme in one room that jars with the other rooms can make your home (and you) feel disjointed and unbalanced. Here are a few simple tips to help ensure you choose the perfect colours for your home.

Think about you These days everything is trend-driven, including colour. While it’s important to keep up to date with colour trends it isn’t always necessary to use those colours on your walls. The colour scheme you choose should reflect your style aesthetic and make you feel happy, content and comfortable. It’s also a good idea to think about the kind of colour palettes found in nature or in the changing seasons. For example, the soft colours of the seashore, with its mix of greys, beiges and blues, have a calming effect for some, while others will feel energised by autumnal colours like oranges, golds and browns. Visualising images and scenes that you love can bring your colour palette to life. I would also recommend that you source real paint swatches of the three or four colours from your proposed colour scheme as this will give you a truer picture of how the colour will look once it’s on the walls.

Your environment If you’re updating an existing home, you’ll need to take into consideration your current environment and the items of furniture and accessories that you’re planning to keep. The colour of big things like flooring, curtains and sofas will have a huge impact on your scheme, so you’ll need to pick colours that complement them.

Planning Plan the colour scheme for your entire house before you start painting. Make a list of the spaces that can be seen from each room and the rooms where doors are liable to be left open. I like to start in the hallway; this is the area that sets the tone

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for the rest of the home. Then I work on the larger rooms such as the kitchen or living room. I suggest you use your paint swatches, examining them on different walls and at different times of day as the colour will change in natural and artificial light.

Artwork If you’re still struggling to find inspiration, you could look at a piece of artwork that you plan to hang in a room and choose your colours from that. However, you still need to make sure the scheme works with your adjacent rooms and any existing furniture or accessories.

Fabrics Provided you know the style and feel you want to achieve, you could also choose your colour scheme from the fabrics you plan to use. This could be the fabric for your curtains, a sofa or a feature chair. Ideally, select a fabric with three colours and then choose the background colour for your walls. Pick a mid-toned colour from the fabric for flooring and large furniture. Then use the brightest colour for soft furnishings such as scatter cushions, rugs and lampshades.

Mixing patterns and/or bright colours with neutrals will ensure the look is balanced rather than overwhelming.

Texture

A S PIR E DE SI GN

Adding depth to your scheme by introducing textured colour can also enhance the overall aesthetic of your rooms. Consider textured wallpaper or wallpaper with metallic properties that complement and lift your colour scheme.

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‘Soft colours of the seashore, with its mix of greys, beiges and blues, have a calming effect for some, while others will feel energised by autumnal colours’

Do the maths For good results every time, aim for 60% in one main neutral colour to anchor each room. It doesn’t necessarily have to be beige or greige; it could be a deep navy, a mustard or a muted green. Taking into account your walls and large pieces of furniture, introduce 30% in accent colours using accessories. Draw on colours from your artwork, rugs or curtain fabric. The final 10% should be a splash of unexpected colour, perhaps in a flower arrangement or a texture with a metallic accent.

Once you’ve decided on a paint colour for your first room, you can then choose shades or tints of the same hue for adjacent walls or rooms, thus ensuring a lovely flow throughout your home. If you’re working off a colour deck or chart, you can opt for the next colour up or down from your initial colour. This works well for large open spaces as it adds depth and interest to your walls.

And finally…

If you’re looking for colour palette inspiration, check out sites like Design Seeds (www.design-seeds.com) for ideas drawn from nature, wanderlust and unexpected places.

Louise Higgins, founder of Perfect Headboards and Aspire Design, is an award-winning designer and a graduate of the Interior Design Academy of Ireland. Louise is a full member of the Interiors Association and is also a member of the Crafts Council of Ireland. For further advice, contact Louise at 045-982265 or louise@aspiredesign.ie ANTHOLOGY SUMMER 2019 45

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Chic on-trend shape at Porcellana Hexagons have become hugely popular in current interior design and can be used to transform the look of any room.

Often called ‘nature’s perfect shape’, they can be seen in the structure of bees’ honeycombs. Hexagonal patterns are a great option to consider when looking to create a statement floor or wall. This versatile shape is perfect to add detail or texture, and can lift any room from the ordinary to the spectacular.

This collection and many more can be viewed at Porcellana Tile Studio.

Studio B, The Carnegie Building, 121 Donegall Road, Belfast +44 28 9024 0040 studio@porcellanatilestudio.com www.porcellanatilestudio .com

Box Design Studio At Box Design Studio, attention to detail, craftsmanship and collaboration with clients is what inspires them to do what they do.

They will assist clients in choosing all aspects of a design to create an environment that functions well through clever space-planning and reflect the client’s individual personality. Carefully selected timeless pieces give an injection of colour and creativity.

Each interior design project is as unique as each client. Their straightforward, organised design approach helps the customer to feel at ease throughout the entire project.

Unit 1A Block C, Kilcoole Industrial Estate, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow +353 087 1202668 info@boxdesignstudio.ie

Mylestone Interiors new website The recently launched website at Mylestone Interiors is the go-to resource for classic and contemporary furniture and accessories. Browse through the collection of upscale stylish home furnishings for home delivery at unbeatable prices.

The thoughtfully curated collection offers options for both whole room living concepts and unique individual pieces.

Mylestone Interiors has long been associated with fine home goods at its flagship store in East Avenue Road, Killarney. This new website offers an even wider variety to customers who are looking for home decorating inspiration. www.mylestoneinteriors.ie

Waterford Mara Designed for everyday use, the Waterford Mara Collection is highly resilient, blending form and function in perfect harmony. Taking its name from the Gaelic word mara, meaning ’sea’, and inspired by the rich Irish heritage of the Waterford brand, the simple yet striking crystal cut represents the crests and troughs of the Atlantic Ocean waves.

New for 2019 are sets of six Waterford crystal stemware and barware. The shapes include simple wine glasses, tall flutes and chic tumblers .

The sets of six are priced at €170 and are available to purchase from leading stockists, including The House of Waterford Crystal, Arnotts, Blarney Woollen Mills, Brown Thomas, House of Fraser, House of Ireland and The Kilkenny Shop.

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Fossil Stone The unique, rich beauty and durable nature of natural stone surfaces will enhance any building and the day-to-day quality of life for its occupants. It will also increase the value of the property for its owner.

Fossil Stone provides beautiful bespoke stone worktops, surfaces and floors for homes and interiors throughout Ireland and beyond. The company supplies and installs the finest marble tiles or natural stone for your home or business to create dream floors, bathrooms, staircases, sinks and shower trays. Materials are sourced from all over the world, carefully selected for colour, quality and purpose.

Based in Ballymount Corporate Park, Fossil Stone has a full range of stone samples and installation ideas to help bring your ideas to life. +353 1 533 2844 | info@fossilstone.ie | www.fossilstone.ie

Jackie Tyrrell Design Jackie Tyrrell is an award-winning interior designer and has a proud passion for good design. Her clients love her original and practical interior design solutions.

She will consult at any stage of a building, renovation or decorating project, whether commercial or residential. Her advice on intelligent space planning, including electrical and plumbing overlays, ensure efficient functioning. She specialises in bespoke curtains, Romans and headboards. Her guidance on colour schemes, wallpapers, lighting and furnishings will create the complete look for your home. She has an extensive collection of lighting, wallpapers and furniture in her design studio.

Jackie lectured for eight years at the Dublin Institute of Design. Her experience embraces interior and graphic design, product branding and project management.

Contact Jackie today for all your design needs.

The Studio, Newbridge, Co. Kildare | +353 86 2778796 | jackie@jtd.ie | www.jtd.ie

Aspire Design Founded by Louise Higgins in 2008, Aspire Design is an award-winning interior design firm specialising in soft furnishings. Louise loves working with her clients and turning their aspirations into reality by creating stunning interiors that reflect their taste and requirements. She only uses professional tradespeople who have a proven track record in quality and service. Her work can be seen in many homes and hotels throughout Ireland.

Louise is also founder of www.PerfectHeadboards.ie, which specialises in designer headboards, and she was the winner of TV3’s Showhouse Showdown. She also was the recipient of two Houzz 2019 Awards, for design and service.

Aspire Design Studio, Firmount, Clane, Co. Kildare +353 45 982265 /+353 86 3999926 | info@aspiredesign.ie | www.aspiredesign.ie

The Victorian Kitchen Company The Victorian Kitchen Company has moved to a new showroom, located just five minutes from Dublin Airport. As always, the design team at Victorian have great kitchen design ideas for all homes. Seamlessly fitting your space, their fitted kitchens are made-to-measure and it shows – designed for ease of use, and with ergonomics and the work triangle in mind. Designs include the Castle Kitchen, the Shaker Kitchen, New England-style Kitchens, Freestanding Kitchens, Victorian Kitchens, Hand-Painted Kitchens, and many others.

Installing a new kitchen island can give the entire kitchen a new lease of life, and the team are happy to share their ideas for integrating recycling bins, dishwashers and sinks into our islands. Kitchen dressers and larders are also fantastic options to improve the storage capacity of your kitchen.

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Dingle A town filled with tradition, character and creativity WO R D S E D E L C ASSIDY

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his Kerry town has to be one of the most charming and picturesque towns in Ireland. It’s bursting with quirky character and colour, and has a constant flow of visitors from all over Ireland and across the world.

Its inhabitants, too, are quite cosmopolitan, a mix of Irish-speaking locals and visitors who fell in love with its unique character and decided to stay.

Dingle is also a hub of creativity, which only adds to the allure of this popular destination. On a recent visit, I called in to see some of the local artists and craftspeople in the area.

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Joe Flannery – Dingle Design Based in the Main Street, artist Joe Flannery offers a fresh, contemporary view of Kerry’s iconic coastal landscape. Joe studied and worked in architecture in London, and his architectural roots can clearly be seen in his creative work.

His use of colour, form and line strikes a chord at many levels. Joe sees art as an expression of energy and he likes to feel that everyone can experience this. His analytical vision of scenes on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way recreates powerful seascapes with a strong use of vibrant colour.

His connection to the sea extends far beyond painting. As a longtime sailing enthusiast, he has a viewpoint of this rugged coastline not seen by most people.

He can usually be found in his studio and gallery in Dingle, while his work is on view in other significant galleries in Kerry and sought after by enthusiasts on both sides of the Atlantic.

Louis Mulcahy Pottery Located on the scenic Slea Head Drive, nestled at the foot of a mountain and overlooking the Clogher Strand, Louis Mulcahy Pottery is a place where you can browse, experience, create, learn, immerse yourself and bring home a memory.

Visitors can learn how the pottery is made from start to finish at the workshop and create their very own pot. The full range can be viewed at the extensive showroom, and as a bonus customers can avail of workshop prices and enjoy home baking and local produce in the café – served, of course, on Louis Mulcahy pottery!

All the pottery is made at the workshop, and the full range includes everything from tiny eggcups to dinner sets, tea sets and ovenware, as well as elegant lamp bases and hand-painted lampshades, decorative vases, flowerpots and towering Ali Baba-style urns.

All this exquisite pottery is suitable for use in the dishwasher, microwave and oven. +353 66 9156229 dingle@louismulcahy.com www.louismulcahy.com

+353 87 1733814 dingledesign@gmail.com www.dingledesign.ie

Dingle Distillery The Dingle Whiskey Distillery was conceived by Liam LaHart, the late Oliver Hughes and Peter Mosley who together had a vision to bring an artisan craft spirits distillery to Dingle and pioneer the Irish whiskey renaissance. The independent family-owned distillery distils and releases 100% of its own spirits, which include Dingle Original Gin, Dingle Distillery Vodka and its small-batch release, Dingle Distillery Whiskey.

Earlier in the year, the World Gin Awards 2019 welcomed over 400 entries from all over the globe. Industry experts blind tasted entries from twenty countries to create a shortlist. From that shortlist, Dingle Original Gin was crowned the winner of the World’s Best Gin award.

Its unique flavour profile is a result of the locally foraged botanicals from the County Kerry landscape – rowanberry from the mountain ash trees, fuchsia, bog myrtle, hawthorn and heather.

Stockists include: Supervalu, Tesco, Celtic Whiskey Shop, O’Briens Wine, and all independent off-licences. www.dingledistillery.ie

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Carol Cronin Gallery A prolific artist of bold oil-on-canvas creations, Carol Cronin engulfs us within her beautiful large-scale Irish seascapes. Her ability to capture the sea’s movement draws us in, making it impossible to extricate ourselves from the canvas before us. You can often find Carol, paint brush in hand, at her gallery on Green Street. It’s there that she works her canvas, applying very fine glazing layers of pigment, creating nuances of colour and structure that lend a translucent glow to the quality of light, almost as if her paintings are lit from within.

For Carol, the challenge of conveying the ‘experience of the sea’, that immense mountainous mass, is what inspires her and what will draw you in again and again. +353 86 1031074 info@carolcronin.com www.carolcronin.com

Martine Moriarty – It Must Be Dingle A little out of town, a warm welcome awaits you at Martine’s gallery at Gorta Dubha, Ballyferriter. Generally, she paints in oils but can work in all mediums, and she is commissioned to do lots of interior design work, including mural and wall art. She also makes leaded windows and doors and bespoke hand-painted ceramics.

Having a great interest in the natural landscape and scenery that surround her, Martine’s subjects are mainly the animals and countryside of the Dingle Peninsula, with colourful landscapes featuring in many of her paintings. While painting, she surrounds herself with a motley crew of rescue animals – dogs, cats, sheep, horses, hens and tropical fish.

She has lived on the Dingle Peninsula for twenty-five years, raising her two sons there, both now grown up. She loves the way of life, which offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. She can’t imagine living anywhere else. +353 66 9156508 martine@itmustbedingle.com www.itmustbedingle.com

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NU Goldsmith The NU gallery has become a focal point for thousands of visitors to Dingle every year. A native of Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Niamh Ni Mhathúna-Utsch served her apprenticeship in Dublin and spent a further ten years working with master goldsmiths in Germany before she established her workshop and gallery in Dingle in 1996.

Niamh Utsch’s ever-changing collection of handcrafted jewellery is made of the finest materials. Pieces include rings, bracelets, necklaces, cufflinks, bangles, brooches and earrings. Her style is very distinctive – bold, modern, often asymmetrical, but always balanced and delicate yet strong. Her loyal and devoted clientele appreciate that every one of her pieces is unique. ‘Repetition is the death of creativity,’ says Niamh. ‘A handmade piece created by a master craftsperson has so much more meaning, both to the giver and the receiver, than a mass-produced product.’

Niamh’s ideas are inspired by the calmness that surrounds Dingle and its beaches, the gems she uses reflecting the different facets of colour that emanate from the landscape as the sun shines down.

Upper Green Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry nugoldsmith@gmail.com www.nugoldsmith.com

June McIntyre – Dingle Artworks June lives on the extreme west coast of the Dingle Peninsula. The magnificent surroundings, which she portrays so wonderfully in her work, have given her plenty of inspiration. She works primarily on silk in mixed media, using wax and silk dyes, but her oil paintings of the sea and sunsets truly capture the Atlantic Coast at its wildest.

As a sixteen-year-old she spent two years studying textiles at Winchester College of Art and Design before marrying and becoming a mother. In the 1960s, after living in Dublin, she moved back to England and studied at Sussex University, where she obtained a degree in Art and Design. She then went on to teach at a large Brighton comprehensive where she stayed for twenty years, eventually becoming head of a faculty covering Art, Drama, Music and Home Economics.

She moved back to Ireland in 1992 with her husband and two dogs.

All her work can be seen and purchased online or at her gallery, Dingle Artworks, on Green Street, which is run by her daughter Louise, a sculptor working with papier mâché.

Honora O’Neill – The Dillon Gallery Painting seascapes around her home on the Dingle Peninsula, Honora O’Neill is inspired by the turbulence of the Irish coast, with its crashing waves and untamed landscape.

A graduate of the Crawford College of Art and Design, Cork, she was awarded an Honours Bachelor Degree in Fine Art Painting, finishing among the top of her class, and was the recipient of numerous awards. Running her own gallery since the age of twenty-four, she has consistently sold out all her gallery exhibitions, and her paintings are always in high demand. One of her commissioned paintings can be found on the famous ‘Dingle Gin’ bottle. +353 87 778 0701 thedillongallery@gmail.com www.thedillongallery.com

066 9152220 junemc@dingleartworks.com www.dingleartworks.com

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Markree Castle: The perfect setting for a relaxing break in historic surroundings

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HOTEL

Clooneenroe, Collooney, Co. Sligo +353 71 916 7800 info@markreecastle.ie

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verlooking a large countryside

er inherited Markree; Charles Cooper, the

ceiling, doorways, mirrors, wall lights and

estate on the banks of the River

last of the family to own Markree Castle,

chandeliers. It is made up of three inter-

Unshin, Markree Castle in County

was a direct descendant.

connecting rooms, so dining space can be

Sligo has always been admired as a place

The castle stood empty and derelict

tailored to suit a particular event.

of natural beauty. So impressed was Cecil

for many years after World War II until

Frances Alexander with her surroundings

Charles and Mary Cooper renovated it

in the hospitality business. Mitzie Corscad-

while a guest at the castle in the 1840s

and opened it as a hotel in 1989. Since

den, now in her eighties, was among

that she penned her famous hymn ‘All

being purchased by the Corscadden fam-

the first graduates from the prestigious

Things Bright and Beautiful’ there.

ily, Markree Castle has been restored to

Shannon College of Hotel Management

its former splendour in a multimillion-euro

and is still very hands-on in the business.

renovation project.

The family founded the Romantic Castles

The estate dates back to the fourteenth century and was gifted to Edward Cooper by Cromwell, in whose army he

As romantic castles go, this is the real

The Corscadden family has a long history

of Ireland brand, and Markree Castle is just

was serving when it defeated the O’Brien

deal with towers, battlements, crenella-

one of its romantic castles; the others are

clan in the mid-1660s. It remained the

tions, a porte cochère and its own private

Cabra Castle in Cavan, Bellingham Castle in

ancestral seat of the Cooper family for

chapel. First impressions count, and the

Louth and Ballyseede Castle in Kerry.

over 370 years until it was purchased by

grand entrance, with its red-carpeted

the Corscadden family in 2015.

stone staircase and lanterns on the steps,

sought-after venue for weddings and cor-

Markree Castle has become a much

Ironically, the Coopers were in fact de-

is most striking. It leads to a wonderful re-

porate and private events. Prices for B&B

scendants of the slain Conor O’Brien, head

ception hall from where a second Victorian

start from €200 for a Castle double room

of the defeated clan. O’Brien’s wife, Maire

carved-oak staircase sweeps guests up to

based on two people sharing. Book online

Rua (Red Mary), a formidable woman who

their rooms. At the turn of the staircase is

at www.markreecastle.ie

was known to accompany her husband

a large stained-glass window that traces

on his raids of English settlers, went on to

the Cooper family tree from the time of

marry Edward Cooper. Her sons took the

King John to the Victorian era.

Cooper surname to protect them from

The lavishly decorated dining room is

being disinherited under the English laws

grand and elegant, and the dining itself is

that took property away from the Irish.

first class. Louis Philippe-style plasterwork

One son inherited Dromoland and the oth-

with gold leaf detailing surrounds the

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play it loud

instruments of rock and roll WORDS EDEL CASSIDY

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A dazzling celebration of some of the most iconic instruments of rock and roll lay It Loud, an exhibition of the unique instruments that created the sounds of rock and roll, is running at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this summer, the first exhibition of its kind to be held in an art museum. It features more than 130 instruments, dating from 1939 to 2017, that were played by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Prince, and St. Vincent, amongst others.

Organised thematically, the exhibition explores the phenomenon of ‘Guitar Gods’, the crafting of visual identity through the use of instruments, and the ways in which musicians have embraced and advanced emerging technologies. By displaying several rigs used in live performances and sound recordings, the exhibition also demonstrates how artists created their own individual

sounds. A selection of vintage posters, costumes and performance videos illustrate key components of the musical movement’s visual style and impact.

‘Instruments are some of the most personal objects connected to musicians,’ says Jayson Kerr Dobney, Frederick P. Rose Curator in Charge of the Department of Musical Instruments. ‘But as audience members, we are primarily used to seeing them from far away, up on a stage in performance. This exhibition provides a rare opportunity to examine some of rock and roll’s most iconic objects up close.’

The exhibition runs until 1st October 2019 at The Met, and from 20th November 2019 to 13th September 2020 at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio.

jimi hendrix – electric guitar, ‘love drops’, flying v Gibson Guitar Corp., Kalamazoo, Mich.; originally painted by Jimi Hendrix, 1967. Mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard; 24¾ in. scale; black finish painted with psychedelic design, two humbucking pickups, three-way selector switch, two volume controls and one tone control.

Collection of William C. Butler, Vanderpool, Tex. Photo: Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The Jimi Hendrix hand-painted Flying V is a nearmythical instrument. Purchased in 1967 and used on tour in Europe in 1967 and 1968, the guitar with its swirling psychedelic designs highlights the spirit of the times and showcases Hendrix’s unique artistic expression. The current finish on the guitar is not Hendrix’s original artwork but a restoration done by an artist commissioned by RockStarsGuitars founder David Brewis, who owned the instrument at one point.

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poster by bonnie maclean promoting the yardbirds’ and the doors’ concerts at the fillmore series, san francisco, ca, tuesday 25 july to sunday 30 july 1967.

Collection of David Swartz.

Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the mid-1960s, when San Francisco was home to the hippie movement, the Fillmore Auditorium became a focal point for psychedelic music in particular and the counterculture in general. The concerts featured far-out light shows, uninhibited

dancing and whatever turned young people on at the height of ‘flower power’ culture.

Bill Graham was a legendary rock concert promoter who produced and promoted shows at the Fillmore.

He started a series of numbered posters in 1966, and these original concert posters are now highly prized by rock memorabilia collectors.

The visual style of the posters was typical of the psychedelic art of the era and drew on the work of design movements from earlier in the twentieth century such as Art Nouveau and the Vienna Secession. The ornate curvilinear shapes and hand-drawn type made the letters look like they were moving or melting, while the intense vibrational colours were inspired by the Pop Art movement.

Bonnie MacLean created around thirty posters for the series. The central image in this now familiar poster is a drawing of a human face framed by a highly stylised peacock. While the colours are not electric or vibrating, they are distinctive, draw the eye in and command attention. It was designed for a six-night show that had The Yardbirds split the billing with The Doors. The opening acts were the James Cotton Blues Band and Richie Havens.

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keith richards – les paul custom electric guitar

Gibson Guitar Corp., 1957; painted by Keith Richards, 1968.

Collection of Keith Richards.

Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 1966 Richards acquired a 1957 Les Paul Custom, a guitar model marketed by Gibson in the 1950s as the ‘Fretless Wonder’ – the ultimate solid body with smooth frets and easy action.

Richards hand-painted his with psychedelic patterns during the Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet sessions in 1968. It served as his main stage and studio guitar from 1966 to the end of the Rolling Stones’ 1971 UK tour.

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st. vincent masseduction edition electric guitar Ernie Ball Music Man, 2017.

Courtesy of St. Vincent.

Envisioned and designed by Grammy Award-winning guitarist Annie Clark, known professionally as St. Vincent, with support from the engineering team at Ernie Ball Music Man, this unique electric guitar was crafted to suit her ergonomic, stylistic and sonic needs, and she used it on her 2017 MASSEDUCTION Tour. The guitar has a stylish African mahogany body with a beautiful rosewood neck and fret board, and is finished with custom inlays. It was crafted in Ernie Ball Music Man’s San Luis Obispo, California, factory.

jimmy page’s costume and double-neck guitar Costume: CoCo, Los Angeles; designed by Jimmy Page; black crepe jacket and velvet pants with silk embroidery, 1975.

Guitar: EDS-1275 double-neck guitar; Gibson Guitar Corp., Kalamazoo, Mich.; 1971.

Collection of Jimmy Page.

Photo © Kate Simon.

Jimmy Page had some of the coolest stage wear of any rock star. One of his masterpieces was the Black Dragon suit, which he designed himself. The elaborately hand-embroidered suit took over a year to make, and Page wore it during Led Zeppelin’s live performances from 1975 to 1977.

Page used the Gibson double-neck most notably to deliver the intricate studio arrangement of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ to live audiences. He would change from the bottom six-string neck for the delicate finger picking in the song’s introduction and first verse to the top twelve-string neck for the song’s spiralling guitar solo. Only the double-neck could produce a sound big enough for Led Zeppelin’s biggest hit without the need to switch guitars mid-song.

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elvis presley – acoustic guitar C.F. Martin & Co., 1942 Collection of Michael and Barbara Malone.

Photo by Jules Frazier.

In 1955 Elvis Presley traded his Martin 000-18 for this 1942 Martin D-18, manufactured at the Martin factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Prized for its bright treble, crisp midrange and clear bass, the D-18 is a favourite with many bluegrass, folk and country musicians. Elvis played it during his early career and used it as his main guitar for rhythm playing during his Sun Studios sessions. It can be heard on all his Sun recordings, including the classic ‘That’s Alright Mama’.

jerry garcia – ‘wolf’ electric guitar Doug Irwin, 1973.

Courtesy of Brian Halligan.

Photo by Guernsey’s, New York.

‘Wolf’ was Jerry Garcia’s go-to instrument for over two decades. He commissioned it from luthier Doug Irwin and first played it at a private party for the Hells Angels in New York City on 5th September 1973. He used it almost exclusively until he got Irwin’s ‘Tiger’ in 1979.

The guitar was made from purpleheart and curly maple, and features an ebony fingerboard and twenty-four frets.

It originally had an inlay of a peacock logo, followed

by Irwin’s eagle logo, but a cartoon wolf sticker that Garcia placed below the tailpiece served to name the guitar and was later inlaid in the body by Irwin.

The Grateful Dead Movie (1977), directed by Garcia, features extensive footage of the beloved musician onstage playing ‘Wolf’.

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poster by günther kieser promoting the jimi hendrix experience’s european tour appearance with eire apparent Collection of David Swartz.

Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is one of the most sought-after images among poster collectors. Legendary German poster designer Günther Kieser created the imagery to promote the Jimi Hendrix Experience 1969 German Tour. The poster was a ‘tour blank’ used for a number of dates. For each tour date, the appropriate information was printed in the white space below. This one was for Hendrix’s 17 January 1969 performance in Frankfurt.

With beautiful design and colours, this remains one of the most enduring images from the psychedelic sixties. Produced by promoters Horst Lippmann and Fritz Rau, the

poster uses an official black-and-white photograph of Hendrix by Donald Silverstein.

Due to the tremendous popularity of this image, a version was also printed to sell as merchandise at later concerts.

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steve miller – les paul special electric guitar Gibson Guitar Corp., 1961; painted by Bob Cantrell.

Courtesy of Steve Miller.

Steve Miller had a childhood any other aspiring musician would die for: one of his father’s friends was guitar virtuoso Les Paul, who showed Miller some chords at the age of five and encouraged him to continue with his interest in the guitar.

However, this Gibson Les Paul Special was given to him by Leslie West, guitarist and founder of hard rock band Mountain, in or around 1967 or 1968. Miller asked West for some tips on how he achieved certain sounds and when Miller started to practise, West gave him one of his old guitars. Miller had it painted by surfboard artist Bob Cantrell and used it in live performances throughout the 1970s.

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HOTEL

Dining at

Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort

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ining at Waterford Castle provides an opportunity to taste the best of traditional and contemporary

Irish cuisine. The restaurant has been awarded the McKenna’s Guide plaque, the most respected badge of merit in Irish contemporary food, and is holder of two AA Rosettes. Under the direction of Tom Spruce, the award-winning culinary team use only the finest local produce to create

Summer is in the air at Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort’s Munster Room Restaurant

Early Bird

€40pp -----------------------------------------

Set Three-Course Dinner €60pp

Booking required a truly memorable fine-dining experience.

Tom brings his creativity, knowledge and passion to each plate, and delights the guests of Waterford Castle with exquisite dishes that are influenced by his experience of working in Germany, Poland, UK and Ireland. Through this extensive international grounding, he has the ability to create menus that feature innovative combinations and tastes. His dishes are complemented by cocktails and drinks from the resort’s award-winning mixologist.

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RHA 189th Annual Exhibition

Celebrating artists and visual culture nationwide WORDS EDEL CASSIDY

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he Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition, a high point of Ireland’s cultural calendar, returns for its 189th year in 2019. This unique exhibition, celebrating talent and originality, brings together both experienced artists and newcomers from all corners of Ireland, north and south, and includes paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photography and architecture.

The RHA Annual Exhibition is one of the last open submission shows where the selectors view the actual artwork rather than a photograph of it. A minimum of six Academy Members work together for a week with no disruptions, and the pieces, viewed anonymously, are judged purely on the quality of the work. This year 2,698 artworks were submitted and 320 were selected. The rigorous selection process is an exciting and much-anticipated feature of the event for artists all over the country. It gives them a chance to exhibit at museum standard, and it is a great honour to be selected.

The show has proven to be a great opportunity for both first-time and experienced buyers alike, and interest from visitors continues to grow, more than doubling in the decade between 2008 and 2018.

This year the Academy celebrates the twentieth anniversary of Patrick T. Murphy’s directorship of the RHA. Since he arrived at the Academy, following a decade with the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, he has dedicated himself fully to the institution and to artists in Ire-

Ruth McHugh, Friends Liverpool Irish Centre, 2018 Photography, 45 x 45 cm. Image courtesy of the artist

land. He oversaw the redevelopment and refurbishment of the gallery in Ely Place, completed in 2009, and has transformed the Academy’s international reputation.

The RHA recently marked an event of great importance in its history. Artist Abigail O’Brien, an RHA Member since 2006, was elected as the twenty-fourth

President of the Academy at its Annual General Meeting in October 2018. She is the first female president in the Academy’s 195-year history.

This year’s exhibition will run until 10 August at the Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2. Admission is free.

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EXHIBITION

Amanda Coogan, COWARDS, 2019 Photography from a live performance GiclĂŠe print on photo satin paper mounted to dibond, 65 x 100 cm Image courtesy of the artist

Catherine Barron, Rats Gallery, 2019, Acrylic ink on sheet metal, 10 x 15 cm. Image courtesy of the artist

Sue Bryan, Bog Road View 5, 2019 Charcoal and pastel on arches paper, 23 x 25 cm Image courtesy of the artist

John Rainey, Flay I, 2019 Jesmonite and silicone rubber, 80 x 30 x 30 cm Image courtesy of the artist

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Pauline Bewick, Judging Flowers, 2018 77 x 58 cm Image courtesy of the artist

Carolyn Mulholland RHA, Portrait Head of Samuel L Beckett, 2019 Bronze, 33 x 26 x 26 cm. Image courtesy of the artist

The acclaimed Irish artist Pauline Bewick was born in Northumbria, England, in 1935 but moved to Kenmare, Co. Kerry, with her mother and her older sister Hazel at the age of five. The formative influence in Bewick’s early life was her mother, who encouraged her children to paint and draw. At the age of two and a half, Bewick made her first pencil sketches, progressing within a few years to oils and poster paints.

She attended the National College of Art and Design in Dublin; while there she sang in a nightclub and became a set designer and actor with the famous Pike Theatre. She had her first exhibition in 1957 in the Clog Gallery, Dublin.

She then moved to London where she successfully exhibited her paintings and illustrated a children’s animated television series for the BBC. In 1963 Bewick moved back to Dublin and finally settled near Caragh Lake in County Kerry where she now lives and works.

On turning seventy, Bewick donated 500 pieces of her life’s work to the Irish nation.

The Seven Ages Collection represents each decade and facet of a woman’s life, and is on display in Waterford and Kerry. A further travelling collection of 250 pieces is available to exhibit worldwide.

A prolific artist, Bewick sculpts, paints in oil and works with cloth, but is most associated with watercolours. She is a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy and Aosdána.

Martin Gale RHA, Incident, 2019 Oil on canvas, 140 x 160 cm. Image courtesy of the artist

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Liam Belton RHA, Ten to Twelve, 2019 Mixed media, 2425 x 1525 x 39 cm. Image courtesy of the artist

Eilis O’Connell RHA, The Ravelled Sleeve of Clare, 2019 Bent wood, bio-resin, ink, 244 x 78 x 60 cm Image courtesy of the artist

Kate Murphy, Untitled, 2019 Oil on MDF board, 40 x 40 cm. Image courtesy of the artist

Nuala Clarke, Sublime Reverie II, 2019 Acrylic on board, 45 x 35 cm Image courtesy of the artist

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HOTEL

A Unique Experience at

The Montenotte Hotel, Cork City fresh, local produce while watching the lights come on across Cork City. I advise you to eat early because at eight each evening, the Cameo, the hotel’s luxury fifty-seater cinema, screens a movie. For a truly opulent experience order an expertly mixed cocktail to enjoy with complimentary popcorn. A film lover’s paradise! A Cameo dinner and movie package is also available to non-residents.

Come morning, look forward to a delicious breakfast with wide choice of healthy options and more indulgent treats.

Before checking out, do take time to wander through the delightful sunken Victorian garden and enjoy the aromatic scents of lavender, myrtle and rosemary.

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eed a little inspiration for a sum-

some pampering, book a treatment at the

mertime overnight escape? Since

hotel’s Bellevue Spa, a cocoon of peace and

its recent renovation, The Monten-

tranquillity. I can highly recommend the Der-

otte has firmly established itself as an A-list

maviduals facial, which is exclusive to the spa

hotel. Originally a private residence dating

in Ireland. Dermaviduals is a bespoke range

back to the 1820s, the building has been

of products individually adapted to each cli-

transformed into something very special. It

ent’s skin type, offering over thirty-five active

is located only a ten-minute walk from Cork

ingredients blended into a base cream or

city centre, but there’s no real need to leave

serum to create the perfect recipe for you.

the hotel at all thanks to its spa, swimming

If you want to spoil yourself some more,

pool, modern, comfortable bedrooms, and

you can indulge in the hotel’s elegant after-

beautifully appointed Panorama Bistro and

noon tea, offering a sumptuous selection

open-air terrace with uninterrupted views

of both savoury and sweet treats. Guests

over the River Lee and city below.

can also enjoy the library that has an im-

On arrival, I was struck by the bright,

pressive collection of beautiful and unusual

modern decor with quirky touches and

books, carefully curated to suit every taste.

the welcoming atmosphere. Among the

Unique extras include a complimentary

facilities at the hotel are an exclusive gym,

smartphone for guests in each bedroom.

a twenty-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. If you’re in need of

Dinner at The Montenotte is an experience in every sense. Enjoy the best of

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JEWELLERY

Shining Lights

and Glittering Gems

Lily Pearl Ring

The fabulous world of haute joaillerie WORDS EDEL CASSIDY Labyrinth

INSET IMAGES: (Top) Lily Pearl Ring:

12mm South Sea black pearl, set with rubies in white gold; (Middle) Labyrinth: Large central 14.37ct green tourmaline fancy cut by Erwin Springbrunn, with 48 white diamonds set under the centre stone, set in 18kt yellow gold; (Bottom) Seed Takes Flight: 14.8mm golden South Sea pearl, 931 rubies, sapphires and coloured diamonds set in 18kt yellow gold.

Seed Takes Flight

MAIN IMAGE: Talisman Pendant: 69ct salmon pink morganite central stone, cut by Erwin Springbrunn, 201 graduated white and champagne coloured diamonds, 18kt rose gold; chain links are 18kt rose gold set with a single marquis diamond.

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hat moves me is the wealth of colour available in

all natural stones. I have access to some of the best in the world. I want to challenge myself and my client

stones. The creative

will take your breath away. The setting

genius works from

of each piece is also detailed and dra-

his studio in Castlebar

matic, and sometimes a hidden motif,

where clients have access to his extensive rare gem collection and the jewellery studio, adjacent to

such as a tiny diamond, can be found underneath.

O’Reilly’s work is on display in the

together, and create beauty that hadn’t

the consultation room, where each piece

boutique at Ashford Castle where he

previously been imagined.’ When Nigel

is handmade by Nigel and his team.

meets clients for private consultations.

O’Reilly talks about precious stones, his

He sets the precious stones into

He also travels to meet his international

eyes light up. This skilled goldsmith, who

some of the most exquisite designs I’ve

clients and holds annual private salons

hails from Claremorris in County Mayo, is

ever seen. Innovation, unusual gem-

in New York and London.

world-renowned for his craftsmanship as

stones and highly technical designs are

well as his impressive knowledge of gem-

his hallmark. The beauty of these pieces

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CULTU RE

Nothing Lasts Forever The ancient practice of Tibetan sand painting creates a representation of the world in divine form, perfectly balanced and precisely designed, to reconsecrate the earth and heal its inhabitants WORDS DOLORES O ’ DONOGHUE

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uddhism was brought from India to Tibet in the seventh century AD, and since then Tibetan Buddhists have developed rituals and spiritual practices unique to their culture. The creation of

the intricate Kalachakra Mandala, a visual metaphor for a perfect universe, is one of the religion’s most distinctive and beautiful traditions.

This use of artistic visualisation in ritual is one of the defining features of Tibetan Buddhism. The process involves laying tiny grains of coloured sand on to a geometrical blueprint. First, a high-ranking monk chooses the location and design for the mandala; then the site is blessed with music and chants. It can take several weeks to create a mandala and requires a team of monks who each take one section at a time, working from the inside out, some wearing a mask so that their breath does not disturb the sand as they work. The highly intricate and delicately adorned mandalas serve as tools for meditation.

In one hand the monks hold a ’chak-pur’, a conically shaped metal funnel with ridges that taper to a fine point at the end in order to dispense the sand with precision. With the other hand, they glide a piece of wood over the ridges on the chak-pur, thereby causing ANTHOLOGY SUMMER 2019 75

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RIGHT: A team of monks take one section at a time, working from the inside out; BELOW: Tibetan Buddhist Kalachakra Mandala; BOTTOM : Gliding a piece of wood over the ridges of the chak-pur causes vibrations so the sand flows out in a controlled way

‘The coloured sand is eventually swept up into an urn and dispersed into flowing water, a way of extending the healing powers of the mandala to the whole world’ vibrations that help the sand to flow out in a controlled way. During the creation of the mandala, other monks chant and pray, calling upon the deities residing in the design. Once the mandala is complete the monks ask for the deities’ blessings during a ceremony. This releases positive healing energies to those who view it, as well as to the surrounding environment.

Buddhists believe in the impermanence of life and celebrate this eternal truth by destroying the mandala. This embodies the basic Buddhist doctrines of non-attachment to material possessions and the view that nothing – joy, sorrow, life itself – lasts forever. As the monks chant, one monk begins the destruction by scraping a knuckle through the sand.

Another monk takes a paintbrush and slowly sweeps the sand from the perimeter to the centre. The coloured sand is eventually swept up into an urn and dispersed into flowing water, a way of extending the healing powers of the mandala to the whole world. It is seen as a gift to Mother Earth, a means to re-energise the environment and the universe.

More than a symbol, the ritual of the mandala is a living enactment of the Buddhist cycle of change and a demonstration of one of the most spiritually advanced of all Buddhist cultures. Traditionally practised in seclusion, this unique art form has only been seen publicly in recent decades.

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FASHION

‘For those with a desire to emulate his effortless panache, a stylish pair of cufflinks is the ultimate way to finish off the Bond look’

Cufflinks Rock!

WORDS DOLORES O ’ DONOGHUE

When it comes to adding sophistication and polish there’s nothing quite like a good pair of cufflinks

F

ew men lead the life of James Bond, but many share his

long after the novel was published, tailors, seeing the potential

taste for luxury and style. Bond really knows his stuff and is

for such a fashion accessory for men, introduced them as a

the epitome of classic sophistication, from the car he drives

necessary element in the wardrobe of every gentleman.

to the wine he drinks or the clothes he wears. He is perpetually

Cufflinks are the most subtle way to sharpen any look –

sharply dressed. Even when he jumps into the wrecked carriage

perfect for both business and formal attire. You can work

of a moving train, he still takes the time to adjust his cufflinks. For

cufflinks into just about any outfit so long as

those with a desire to emulate his effortless panache, a stylish

you’ve got a long-sleeved shirt with

pair of cufflinks is the ultimate way to finish off the Bond look.

the requisite holes in the cuff. This

The modern concept of cufflinks was popularised through Al-

sleeve candy can lift an otherwise

exandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) where one of

boring shirt to another level,

the characters is described as sporting

giving it – and you – a touch of

enormous diamonds on his shirt

flair like nothing else.

cuffs that are the cause of great envy among onlookers. Not Montblanc Sartorial Stainless Steel Cufflinks at Weir & Sons, Grafton Street and Dundrum Town Centre www.weir.ie.

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boss For the Summer 2019 catwalk shows, designers are celebrating feminism and equality, and presenting feminine fashion for the modern woman.

Inspired by the growing female empowerment movement, the uber-feminine woman feels confident and powerful, whether she’s wearing a sharp suit or an unapologetically sensuous, pretty dress.

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Ralph & Russo From sharp tailored lines to chiffon dresses, this collection offers an array of options to complement the modern woman’s varied lifestyle.

These especially wearable clothes deliver adaptable and innovative sophistication; above all, they are outfits that women can feel confident and powerful in.

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Alexis Mabille Calling his colourful couture collection ‘Rainbow Splash’, Mabille delivered on his promise with garments in the full spectrum of bright, neon, energetic shades. While his aesthetic is ultra-feminine, he connects ‘freedom of colour’ with ‘freedom of thought’ to suggest an independent and confident woman.

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Delpozo Delpozo’s atelier presents a universe of contrasts for the modern-day woman. Floral patterns predominate in fabrics complemented by delicate headpieces that fall over the models’ faces like branches of a wisteria tree. The symphony of colour reflects the unique beauty and light that radiates in the colourful artwork of Murano glass.

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Erdem The story of Fanny and Stella, the alter egos of Frederick Park and Ernest Boulton who dared to live as women during the Victorian era, provided inspiration for Erdem MoralioÄ&#x;lu. The collection is full of Victorian references combined with nods towards today’s ideals of gender self-identification.

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Georges Hobieka A collection that captures the dynamic atmosphere of Seoul, with its futuristic skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture that thrive alongside ancient temples, ancestral palaces and street markets. For the woman who wears her clothes with confidence and dresses to be the centre of attention.

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Think it Through

WORDS JEANNIE CROUCHER

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HEALTH

The ability to make good decisions depends on thinking strategies that help you understand more clearly, think more creatively and plan more effectively

So how can we set aside time for the important business of creative and strategic thinking? Well, just like anything else that’s important in our lives we have to prioritise it. If we can set aside time to

W

eat healthily, to exercise and to sleep, then

e live in a frenetic world and

important to them. However, a similar

we can do the same for thinking. Here are

at a hectic pace. Never before

percentage revealed that they had no

some suggestions to get you started.

have we had so much infor-

time in their work lives to think and plan

mation and technology at our fingertips,

ahead, while the culture of long working

1. Resolve to make time for strategic

technology that is supposed to make life

hours and being seen to be at your

thinking.

and work easier but which often does the

desk is more likely to be rewarded than

2. Look at your daily/weekly schedule

opposite. With many of us leading such

strategic thinking, both financially and in

and find the best time to include it.

busy working and personal lives, we can

terms of career progression.

3. If your schedule looks too tight to

feel bogged down and stressed out all too

This culture emanates from the

fit it in, review some of the tasks in

easily. And with a renewed emphasis on

Industrial Revolution when an arduous

your to-do list and see what can be

the importance of creativity, of thinking

sixteen-hour day was the norm. Our

postponed so that you can prioritise

outside the box, it can be hard to find the

average working day may now be eight

thinking time.

time to just stop and think.

hours, but many successful people feel

4. Write it down. Keep a journal in

If we took the time to assess what

the need to work much longer, a practice

which you pinpoint a problem and

we’ve achieved at the end of each day,

that is often counterproductive. Studies

think about possible solutions to it.

we’d be shocked by how distracted we

from Stanford University have shown

5. Go outside. If you can get away

were by mundane tasks like replying to

that working for longer than fifty hours a

from the office for a few hours, going

emails or telephone calls. While it may

week leads to reduced productivity, and

out for a walk and exercising is a great

seem that many of these tasks have to be

risks burnout. Of course, there may also

opportunity to think.

done in order to do our jobs effectively,

be psychological reasons for maintaining

6. Make sure that your place for

it’s essential to allocate some time to

a fast-paced, busy working schedule – the

thinking is peaceful and that you feel

thinking – not idle thinking about what’s

busier we tell others we are, the more in

at ease there.

on television tonight or what we’re going

demand and successful we seem.

7. Make time to explore new creative

to have for dinner, but strategic thinking

Whatever the mindset, we can learn

ideas and opportunities.

about work and life goals and planning for

a lot from some of the world’s most

8. Remember that you’re disconnect-

the future. In 100 Digital Rules, Pearl Zhu

successful and innovative leaders, for

ing from your slavish schedule in order

puts it like this: ‘strategic thinking helps to

whom setting aside time to think is an

to reconnect with your thoughts and

build a bridge between where you are and

essential aspect of their lives. For exam-

ideas. Don’t let others try to convince

where you want to be.’

ple, Warren Buffet, the CEO of America’s

you otherwise.

Nowadays, many employers want

fourth largest company, calculates that he

to see more innovative thinking and

spends eighty per cent of his time reading

Stopping to reflect and taking time out

problem-solving in the workplace. In a

and thinking, and Bill Gates, one of the

to think is not only beneficial at work

recent Harvard Business School survey,

richest and most successful magnates in

but it’s also wonderful for increasing

ninety-seven per cent of leaders said

the world, is renowned for taking a week

positive mental health. So what’s stop-

that being more strategic was very

twice a year just to reflect.

ping you? Get thinking!

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stanley kubrick: The Exhibition Celebrating the work of one of the great film-makers of the twentieth century WORDS EDEL CASSIDY INSTALLATION PHOTOS ED REEVE FOR THE DESIGN MUSEUM

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ondon’s Design Museum is currently hosting an exhibition to mark the twentieth anniversary of the death

of Stanley Kubrick, the celebrated director, film-maker and cinematic legend. This internationally acclaimed touring exhibition has already visited Frankfurt, Mexico City and Seoul, and the Design Museum is the first venue to host the exhibition in the UK, Kubrick’s home and workplace for over forty years.

Born in New York City in 1928, Kubrick turned a childhood interest in photography into an early career in photojournalism. At the age of seventeen he got a job as a staff photographer for the pictorial magazine Look, and was tasked with taking reportage-style pictures of everyday life in New

ABOVE: 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1965–68; GB/United States).

Stanley Kubrick in the interior of the spaceship ‘Discovery’.

LEFT: The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1980; GB/United States). Grady (Philip Stone) and Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson). Still image. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

York City. His work as a photographer gave him a unique understanding of lighting and framing, and this followed through into his films, where he liked to ensure that scenes were perfectly symmetrical and that each frame had the potential to work as a standalone shot. This passion for symmetry and ANTHOLOGY SUMMER 2019 91

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TOP: 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1965–68;GB/United States). Screen photo. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. ABOVE: Space Station 5 installation from 2001: A Space Odyssey.

‘one-point perspective’, a style of filming

leon, a film that was never actually made,

shots, was to become his trademark.

he had a card index for every day of the

In the 1950s his interest shifted to the

ABOVE MIDDLE: Dr. Strangelove or: How

I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1963–64; GB/United States).

ABOVE: Centrifuge model from 2001: A

Space Odyssey.

For example, when preparing for Napo-

that favours near-perfect symmetrical

emperor’s life. He also sent an assistant

art of film, and he began with a trio of

around the world to literally follow in Na-

shorts before making his first feature.

poleon’s footsteps, and instructed him to

He spent the rest of his life obsessively

bring back samples of earth from Waterloo

dedicated to film-making. Known for his

so he could match them for the screen.

perfectionism, Kubrick insisted on having

Kubrick was famed for shooting an

complete control over every aspect of

excessive number of takes. According to

the process, including the script, casting,

The Guinness Book of Records, the scene

editing, music and publicity. Each project

in The Shining where Shelley Duvall swings

he embarked on involved an extraordinary

a bat at Jack Nicholson broke the world

amount of research. He would voracious-

record for retakes, 127 in all. In the end,

ly read as many books as he could on

almost 400 kilometres of film was shot,

the subject, and then employ teams of

a process which naturally took its toll on

researchers to summarise the books he

the actors: Duvall reportedly suffered

didn’t have time to read himself.

from nervous exhaustion, physical illness

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‘Nobody could craft a movie better than Stanley Kubrick. He is an inspiration to us all. Stanley was a chameleon with the astonishing ability to reinvent himself with each new story he told.’ – Steven Spielberg

and hair loss during filming. The process produced delirious performances from both Duvall and Nicholson, perhaps the result that Kubrick was ultimately after.

Unlike a lot of modern directors, Kubrick did not limit himself to one genre. He worked across all of them – romance, war, history, costume drama, science fiction and horror. He was skilled at turning his hand to any genre and becoming a master of it. He chose his films based on what he considered to be a good story.

He lived in Hollywood from 1955 but, disenchanted with it, moved to the UK to make Lolita in 1961. Attracted by the availability of high-quality film technicians and by the tax incentives aimed at helping the British film industry, he made the UK his permanent residence from then on. It was in Britain that Kubrick created the battlefields of Vietnam for Full Metal Jacket (1987), the orbiting space station for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and the war room in Dr Strangelove (1964).

The exhibition tells the story of Kubrick’s obsessive genius and shows how he created genre-defining worlds for his films.

Visitors enter via a ‘one-point perspective’ corridor, mirroring Kubrick’s famous camera technique, that has screens on either side playing clips of his films. The floor is clad in a patterned carpet that has been replicated to resemble the graphic

LEFT: (Top) The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1980; GB/United States). The daughters of former caretaker, Grady (Lisa and Louise Burns). © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

(Bottom) The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1980; GB/United States). Stanley Kubrick and Jack Nicholson on the set of The Shining. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. ABOVE: Jack’s typewriter from The Shining, original prop.

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RIGHT: Eyes Wide Shut, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1999; GB/United States). Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and Stanley Kubrick during a break in shooting on the set. © Warner Bros.

Entertainment Inc. Photo: Manuel Harlan.

BELOW: Letter from Columbia-Warner Distrib-

utors Ltd., advising of censorship of A Clockwork Orange in Ireland. Photo Gerard McKee

LEFT: Costume of Alex from A Clockwork Orange.

ABOVE: Eyes Wide Shut, directed by Stanley Kubrick. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. LEFT BELOW: A Clockwork Orange, directed

by Stanley Kubrick (1970–71; GB/United States). Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell) in the Korova Milk Bar. © Warner Bros.

Entertainment Inc.

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orange and brown carpet from his classic

yssey, film props such as the platoon flags

horror film The Shining.

and the infamous ‘Born-to-Kill’ helmet

Featuring more than 500 objects,

worn by Private Joker in Full Metal Jacket,

projections and interviews, the exhibition

costumes from the set of Barry Lyndon, as

brings to the fore Kubrick’s innovative

well as pre- and post-production materials

spirit and fascination with all aspects of

on loan from the Stanley Kubrick Archive

design, and reveals the level of detail he

held at the University of the Arts London,

put into each of his films. From predicting

Archives and Special Collections Centre.

the modern digital tablet and defining the

Kubrick’s philosophy and his ability to

aesthetics of space exploration in 2001: A

create complete worlds with each of his

Space Odyssey (1968) – a year before the

films are explored through a vast archive

moon landing – to using NASA-manufac-

of research and production documents,

tured lenses to film by candlelight in Barry

props, set designs and storyboards. There

Lyndon (1975), Kubrick was just as much

are lots of fantastic clips from the films,

an inventor as a filmmaker.

such as key scenes from The Shining

Expect to see the centrifuge set that Kubrick developed for 2001: A Space Od-

BELOW LEFT: (Left) ‘Born to Kill’ helmet, original

prop in Full Metal Jacket. (Right) Full Metal Jacket, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1987; GB/United States). Private Joker (Matthew Modine). © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

BELOW: Steenbeck editing machine used for Full Metal Jacket.

BOTTOM: One-point perspective corridor at the

entrance to the exhibition.

(1980), Eyes Wide Shut (1999) and A Clockwork Orange (1972), and visitors can

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ABOVE: BNC Mitchell camera with the Zeiss

lens used to film Barry Lyndon.

RIGHT ABOVE: Barry Lyndon, directed by Stan-

ley Kubrick (1973–75; GB/United States). © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. RIGHT: Costumes from Barry Lyndon.

hear personal anecdotes from those close

biopic about Napoleon and for two years he

perhaps best described as a moving eight-

to him to find out who Stanley was as a

carried out extensive research on the late

eenth-century painting.

person and learn how he used innovative

eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries

techniques to create pure cinematic magic.

in preparation. But a potentially prohibitive

period pieces seemed so artificial was the

budget plus the box office failure of Sergei

use of studio lighting. He was struck by the

Bondarchuk’s epic Waterloo put an end to

use of chiaroscuro in paintings and wanted

When Stanley Kubrick arrived in Ireland in

the project. So Kubrick moved on to make A

to recreate the effect in film. Along with

1973 to make his ambitious period drama

Clockwork Orange.

Alcott, he set himself the task of shooting

Kubrick’s Irish Odyssey Barry Lyndon, it was a very big deal indeed

A few years later, determined that his

Kubrick felt that one of the reasons why

as many sequences as possible without the

for a country without an established film

research would not go to waste, he un-

use of artificial light, relying exclusively on

industry. He was the most controversial

earthed it for an adaptation of Thackeray’s

natural lighting and candlelight. His vision

film director of the time, and Ryan O’Neal,

1844 novel, The Luck of Barry Lyndon,

was to create a film with painterly qualities

who played the title character, was by

which tells the story of the rise and fall

and flawless, static camerawork. However,

that time a huge movie star following his

of an unscrupulous but likeable Irish

filming in natural light is a challenge and

appearance in Love Story (1970).

scoundrel who marries into high society

can be difficult, even in still photography.

Barry Lyndon was a film that came about

in England. Kubrick, with the help of his

To achieve the effect they were after,

almost by accident. After 2001: A Space Od-

director of photography John Alcott,

the camera needed to use a really fast

yssey Kubrick originally intended to make a

created a cinematic masterpiece that is

lens. Kubrick researched the problem

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EXHIBITION

‘If you want to step inside the mind of one of the greatest film directors of all time, this exhibition will take you there. Stanley Kubrick’s imagination was boundless and his mastery of every aspect of film-making will be on display here at the Design Museum.’ – Alan Yentob, Executive Curator

obsessively and discovered that NASA had commissioned Carl Zeiss to build superfast Planar 50mm f/0.7 stills lenses in the sixties. They had been used in the Apollo moon landings to take photos of the dark side of the moon. Kubrick promptly bought three of the Zeiss Planars, but as they were designed for a still camera he needed to adapt them for a motion picture camera. Ed DiGiulio, of Cinema Products Corporation, a manufacturer of motion picture camera equipment, reluctantly agreed to take on the challenge of modifying the lens and adapting a Mitchell BNC camera to work with it.

Paintings from the era were used as visual references. The main inspiration for the iconic interior scenes was the work of William Hogarth, a painter with whom Thackeray had always been fascinated.

LEFT: Barry Lyndon, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1973–75; GB/United States). The Chevalier de Balibari (James Magee). © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. BELOW: Barry Lyndon, directed by Stanley Kubrick. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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Kubrick also borrows from the landscapes and portraits of Thomas Gainsborough, and this influence can clearly be seen in many of the countryside scenes. Curiously, Gainsborough often painted at night by candlelight.

There is little camera movement in Barry Lyndon, but there are numerous zoom shots that magnify or reduce the whole image as a single element. Kubrick used this technique so that the characters appear to be locked within the frame, and shots are presented like eighteenth-century paintings or tableaus. Kubrick’s passion for still photography is evident, as each precisely composed frame gives viewers the impression of visiting an art gallery.

Undoubtedly, Barry Lyndon is a beautifully made film, but first reactions to it were not as enthusiastic as Kubrick hoped. However, as with many of his films, appreciation for its technical mastery and scenic beauty has grown over time, and many critics now

TOP: One-point perspective corridor at the entrance to the exhibition.

ABOVE: Barry Lyndon, directed by Stanley Kubrick (1973–75; GB/United States). © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

regard it as his magnum opus. It is acclaimed as an exceptional piece of film-making and a masterclass in the process of bringing a unique film-maker’s vision to life.

Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition runs until 15th September 2019 at the Design Museum, London.

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Painting, Print, Sculpture, Drawing, Photography and Architectural models.

Ireland’s th ANNUAL EXHIBITION largest open 21 MAY - 10 AUGUST submission Painting, exhibition.

Print, Sculpture, Drawing, Photography and Architectural models.

Richard Gorman RHA, Irelands Spun spin, largest open 2019,submission Oil on linen, 150 xexhibition.

150cm,

Image courtesy of the artist.

RHA Gallery 15 Ely Place, Dublin D02 A213 +353 1 661 2558 / info@rhagallery.ie www.rhagallery.ie

Richard Gorman RHA, Spun spin, 2019, Oil on linen, 150 x 150cm, Image courtesy of the artist.

RHA Gallery 15 Ely Place, Dublin D02 A213 +353 1 661 2558 / info@rhagallery.ie www.rhagallery.ie

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