Curator's Introductory Talk: Maurice Marinot - On Paper, In Glass

Maurice Marinot (1882–1960) was a French artist renowned for redefining the expressive potential of glassmaking. Discover more about our upcoming exhibition of his work, opening on 2 August, at this online introductory talk with curator Niamh MacNally.

This in-focus exhibition showcases a selection of his works of art spanning from the 1900s to the 1950s. Marinot infused the intense colours of his earlier paintings into stunning glass objects, including vases, flagons, bowls, and paperweights—earning him the title ‘Le Fauve de Verre (The Wild Beast of Glass).’ The works on display, never before exhibited in the Gallery, along with a range of drawings and glass designs, will reveal his pioneering contribution to the world of glass. The display will also honour the significant gift made to the Gallery by his daughter in the 1970s.

This free talk will take place online via Zoom. Book your place at the link below. Login details will be contained in the e-mail booking receipt.

https://www.nationalgallery.ie/art-and-artists/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/maurice-marinot-paper-glass

The talk will be recorded and made available on the Gallery's YouTube channel until the exhibition ends. This event will be accompanied by an Irish sign language interpreter.

A Q&A session will be facilitated at the end of the talk.

You may also like the following events from National Gallery of Ireland:

• This Friday, 18th July, 10:30 am, Open Art Studio: Jellett and Hone in Dublin
• This Friday, 18th July, 11:00 am, Painting Workshop: En Plein Air in Dublin
• Next Tuesday, 22nd July, 01:15 pm, Pop-up Talk: Poussin's The Lamentation over the Dead Christ in Dublin