During a meeting in 1999 Dr Mary (Patricia) McAleese, recalls the sexist comment made by the Pope, John Paul II. Upon shaking hands, the pope turned to McAleese’s husband Martin and said, “Would you not prefer to be the president …
Arts & Culture
“I never painted dreams, I painted my own reality”: Turning trauma into art
Emma Lueders looks at the life of Frida Kahlo, one of the most inspiring female artists we have today
Frida Kahlo has become a global icon since the boom of Fridamania in the 1980s. A simple google search will display the artist’s past and present popularity, with the distribution of her image for widespread commercial use. Although the Frida …
Careers in the Arts: The Gerard Byrne Studio
Emma Lueders talks to modern impressionist, contemporary figurative artist, and gallery owner Gerard Byrne
Navigating the Art industry can be a daunting task for young artists and potential gallery owners alike. I sat down with Gerard Byrne, both a renowned artist and director of Gerard Byrne studio, to see what insight he had about …
Another St Patrick’s Day on the couch
Noelle Keogh gives us a roundup of the best events happening this St. Patrick’s day
Lá Fhéile Pádraig is among us and while we’re in for another unconventional day for the second year in a row, there is still lots to celebrate. Despite cancelled parades and closed pubs, there are still plenty of people working …
Dolly Parton, one of the most scrutinized female bodies in history
A look at the people’s princess and her contributions to the music industry and beyond
From country music to vaccines, movie stardom to philanthropy, Dolly Parton does it all. Her outrageous style, surgically enhanced proportions and signature blonde hair have made her a global icon. Her image that once drew harsh criticism for its feminine …
Mistake Frankenstein for the monster, but don’t mistake his writer for just a wife
Ellen Kenny reflects on Mary Shelley’s work, life and contributions to literature
March 8 marked International Women’s Day, and I believe we can all look around in appreciation at the plethora of inspirational women of the 21st century; Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg are among my personal favourites. Thinking about the iconic …
“If one man can destroy everything, why can’t one girl change it?”
Ria Walls recounts the attack on Malala Yousafzai by the Taliban, and how this inspired her continued fight for young women’s education
It is the norm for us here at Trinity, after completing fourteen years of primary and secondary education, to take for granted what we have. Education is the key to many of the world’s opportunities. It is wholly underappreciated. Academic …
Careers in the Arts: Irish abstract pop artist Audrey Hamilton
Audrey Hamilton’s journey from LA acting dreams to running a successful art business
Irish abstract pop artist Audrey Hamilton has been taking social media and the art world by storm with her quirky, colour-saturated, statement paintings. Since her humble beginnings in 2017, she has become a notable presence as a contemporary artist in …
Youth inspires at the Apollo Project
Elena McCrory speaks to Jessica Sharkey on her upcoming exhibition about “boring art”
There is no doubt that the arts have suffered monumentally since the pandemic hit Ireland. Innovation and creativity work synchronously and it is vital that as a nation we find a way to provide programmes and projects for our future …
New commission of sculptures to end misogynistic history
Noelle Keogh examines the new female commissions of sculpture in the Long Room Library
The four new sculptures to be commissioned for the Long Room by Trinity are set to make history as the first sculptures commissioned by the college since the 1880s, and, more importantly, the first sculptures of female scholars. The statues …