CENTENARY OF THE ANGLO-IRISH TREATY DECEMBER 6TH, 2021

December 2021
CENTENARY OF THE ANGLO-IRISH TREATY DECEMBER 6TH, 2021

Many museums in Ireland are hosting events and exhibitions. For example the National Museum of Ireland has a display of artefacts, including the pen that Michael Collins reputedly used to sign the treaty. https://bit.ly/3oQeV1b

The museum also has a temporary display of Sir John Lavery's portraits featured in the new co-curated exhibition between the National Museum of Ireland and the Hugh Lane Gallery. 'Studio & State: The Laverys and the Anglo-Irish Treaty combines the portraits of the signatories from both sides with artefacts to tell the story of how the Free State was secured. The paintings provide an unparalleled record of this pivotal moment in Irish history. It considers the role that John and Hazel Lavery played during the Treaty negotiations and how they negotiated the complex relationships between art, politics and history. For more on the exhibition located in Collins Barrcks in Dublin see: https://bit.ly/3rttniF

"The Treaty, 1921: Records from the Archives Exhibition" opens 6th December 2021 until 27th March 2022 at The Coach House Gallery, in Dublin Castle and a virtual tour of the exhibition will also be accessible at nationalarchives.ie

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