Reposted by Michael WaldronPaintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 14h'Wet Evening, Oxford Street' (1919) by Christopher RW Nevinson 014330
Reposted by Michael Waldronirishfamilydetective @irishfamilydetective.ie · 23hMise Éire premiered at the #Cork Film Festival #Onthisday 1959. The 1st feature-length film in Irish, it depicts events in Ireland leading up to, during, & immediately after the 1916 #EasterRising, using unrivalled archive with music by Seán O Riada share.google/5Wy1sAZOwulH... 099
Reposted by Michael Waldronirishfamilydetective @irishfamilydetective.ie · 23h#WhereinCork would you have been able to get a pint of Beamish or Bovril! #LoveCork #PureCork #CorkLike📸Echo 182
Reposted by Michael WaldronAshmolean Museum, Oxford @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This wonderful 16th-century jar is in the shape of a pinecone. Jars like this in the shape of pinecones, both lustred and unlustred, were a popular Deruta product in the first half of the sixteenth century. 210021
Reposted by Michael WaldronMarsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Today is Michaelmas, a quarter day in the Irish calendar, and traditionally when rents were paid & contracts signed. It's also the last day to eat blackberries - after today, they belong to the Devil and will make you sick! 25928
Reposted by Michael WaldronPaintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026'The Tube Station', Bank Station (c.1932) by Cyril Power 4556102
Reposted by Michael WaldronMuseum Bums @museumbums.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This wax "ecorché" ("flayed figure") from 1760 was used for anatomy lectures in the Royal Art Academy in Glasgow. It was based on models and illustrations from their medical school neighbours 👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums This one's in the Hunterian in Glasgow 😁 0516
Reposted by Michael WaldronJack Shoulder @jackshoulder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026#TodayInQueerHistory Sept 25 (1975) DONT DREAM IT, BE IT. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was released in US cinemas #OTD. A critic reflected that upon release it was "ignored by pretty much everyone, including the future fanatics who would eventually count the hundreds of times they'd seen it". 04816
Reposted by Michael WaldronMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Released 32yrs ago today. ED WOOD (1994) 1253
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026‘Greece cannot accept any arrangement that would require it to recognize the British Museum’s ownership of the sculptures, or a scheme that would mean we ‘borrow’ parts of our own monument.’ www.artnews.com/art-news/new... #ParthenonMarblesartnews.comGreek PM Rejects British Museum Comparison of Parthenon Marbles and Bayeux TapestryPointing out double standard, Greek PM was ‘surprised’ by British Museum's loan suggestion for Parthenon Marbles, akin to Bayeux Tapestry 100
Reposted by Michael WaldronRTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 26/09/2026Visits to public libraries around Ireland have increased by two million in the last two years. New figures show that almost 16 million visits were made to Ireland's libraries in 2025, compared with nearly 14 million in 2023rte.iePublic library visits increased by two million nationwideVisits to public libraries around Ireland have increased by two million in the last two years, new figures show as National Public Libraries Open Day takes place nationwide. 221481382
Reposted by Michael WaldronPaintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026'High Street, Hampstead' by William Ratcliffe (1870-1955) (Private collection) 214626
Reposted by Michael WaldronThe Elizabeth Bowen Society @bowensociety.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Have you read *The Last September*? The Bowen Reading Group (online) welcomes you to chat about it on 30th Sep, 7pm BST. All welcome! Booking link below. www.tickettailor.com/events/eliza... 0195
Reposted by Michael WaldronCrawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Happy #InternationalLaceDay! 🧵 We’re delighted to launch ep. 1 of Preserving the Past: The Lace Project, a new video series filmed last year that explores the 400+ beautiful, intricate lace patterns held in the collection. Be sure to follow us to see the full series! youtu.be/17mKshtfP30youtu.bePreserving the Past: The Lace Project, Episode 1Crawford Art Gallery has over 400 stunning lace patterns in its collection. Last year during the Decant of the Collection, the gallery undertook a wonderful project in collaboration with the… 064
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A jaunty Saturday afternoon touring “The Historic Peninsula of Mahon” with Cllr. Kieran McCarthy and in the footsteps of the storied Murphy, Dunne, and Crawford families. 020
Reposted by Michael WaldronErika Gaffney @erikagaffney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026We welcome book proposals to this new series of peer-reviewed books - Early Modern Visual & Material Cultures Series Editor: Allison Levy, Brown Univ Publisher: @degruyterbrill.bsky.social brill.com/page/forthco... Pls contact me with any q's - by DM or email (Erika.Gaffney@degruyterbrill.com)! 01810
Reposted by Michael WaldronDr Nazlin Bhimani @nazlinbhimani.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Some good news – a new library! Shakespeare’s Globe has opened a new public library and archive holding more than 6,000 books, original texts, recordings of productions and other treasures from the theatre’s history. www.thebookseller.com/news/shakesp... #Shakespeare #TheatreHistory #Renaissancethebookseller.comShakespeare library and archive containing 6,000 books opens under the Globe theatreThe theatre has opened its newly renovated research and collection centre, which features London’s only publicly accessible dedicated Shakespeare library and archive 011341
Reposted by Michael WaldronOffice of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Would you like to work in one of Ireland’s prestigious heritage sites? The Office of Public Works is currently seeking enthusiastic people to join our dedicated Guiding team. For more information visit: heritageireland.ie/recruitment/vaca… 033
Reposted by Michael WaldronCrawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 22/09/2026It’s time for another look at mythology and folklore in the collection! Today we’re focusing more specifically on the ‘mythology’ side of this month’s theme, and pivoting from Ireland to look back to ancient Rome and the goddess of harmony, Concordia. #CrawfordArtGallery #mythology #mythologyinart 174
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Fascinating conversation today at Cork Public Museum between artist-archivist Barbara Diener and art historian Sabine Kriebel, who offered compelling insights into the exhibition, The Rocket’s Red Glare, which runs until 3 October at The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion. sample-studios.com/exhibitions/... 051
Reposted by Michael WaldronCrawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Happy #AutumnEquinox ! To celebrate, we’re taking a look at Edith Somerville’s painting, ‘A Holy Place of the Druids or Grave of a Chieftain’. The artist often accompanied her brother on his surveys of numerous megaliths located near their native Castletownshend, County Cork. One of those 195
Reposted by Michael WaldronPaintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026'Hamilton Terrace, Autumn Morning', St John's Wood (1933) by George Clausen (Private collection) 010819
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Comhghairdeas mór le hAoibhie McCarthy (Artistic Director, Sample-Studios) agus gach finné – considered, robust representation on culture and arts infrastructure at today's Seanad Public Consultation Committee. Watch back here: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta... @oireachtasnews.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Michael WaldronEnnius @enniusredloeb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Behind every Socrates there's.......... Bodleian Library MS. Ashmole 304; Texts on prognostication, scribe & illustrator Matthew Paris; 13th century; England (St. Albans); f.31v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk 34515
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Farewell, Stephanie Cole – unforgettable as Dr Beatrice Mason in the brilliant Tenko. Stephanie Cole (1941-2026) www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... 1123
Reposted by Michael WaldronCrawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 21/09/2026❗️ LAST OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY - WE’RE HIRING❗️ Crawford Art Gallery is seeking a Head of Public Engagement! Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 23 September. For more information, visit crawfordartgallery.ie/vacancies/ #CrawfordArtGallery #JobFairy #PublicJobs #hiring 123
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 20/09/2026‘Nash has located eight cave sites in south-west Ireland featuring rock art dating back from at least 15,000 years ago, around 5,000 years before the previous oldest example of humans in Ireland.’ www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comCave art discovery suggests first humans in Ireland came from WalesDuring the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland. 083
Reposted by Michael WaldronApollo @apollo-magazine.com · 19/09/2026In the last few years, a famously private collection of ancient sculptures has become more public. Sophie Barling visits the Torlonia Foundation’s conservation lab and the Villa Albani to see the marbles at home in Rome.buff.lyBehind the scenes at a very private Roman collectionIn the last few years, a famously private collection of antiquities has become more public. Sophie Barling visits the Torlonia Foundation’s conservation lab and the Villa Albani to see the marbles at… 043
Reposted by Michael WaldronCrawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 19/09/2026✨ About last night! We were delighted to partner with Civic Trust House to host a projection playspace for #CultureNight. Thanks to everyone who joined us, especially North Monastery Primary School, Scoil Éanna, and the wonderful team at Civic Trust House 😊 🎥 Even @news.rte.ie: Six One popped in! 011
Reposted by Michael WaldronAssociation for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 18/09/2026Call for Papers: Association for Art History 2027 Annual Conference Next year’s Art History Conference will be held 7-9 April 2027 in collaboration with the @exeter.ac.uk. We are now inviting paper proposals from members and non-members. ⬇️ 146
Reposted by Michael WaldronAidan O'Sullivan @aidanosullivan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Prof Tadhg O’Keeffe used his vast knowledge of medieval architecture, to seek out and identify the original 13th century elements in a structure long thought to be a castle in name only, a 19th century building manning centuries old architecture www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...ucd.ie‘Lost’ medieval castle found hiding inside UCD building 0305
Reposted by Michael WaldronMarsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Join us this Friday, 18 September, for a free guided tour of Ireland's oldest public library. Tours run every 15 minutes from 5:30-8:45pm. No booking required. culturenight.ie/event/cultur... #CultureNight2026 #CultureNight #CultureNightDublin 01910
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Elena Amabili's Socialist Hotels is the first photography book to focus solely on the architecture of hospitality in Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet landscape. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...theguardian.comSocialist hotels – in picturesSocialist Hotels is the first photography book to focus solely on the architecture of hospitality in Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet landscape. These state-constructed buildings were used by visiti... 000
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 17/09/2026✨ Seeking something tasty for #CultureNight in Galway? Look no further than Galway Arts Centre, where the very brilliant John Rainey and I will be having the chats about sculpture, classical bodies, and a wee bit of queer joy! Free, all welcome 💫 www.galwayartscentre.ie/whats-on/cul... 010
Reposted by Michael WaldronNational Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Culture Night at Collins Barracks ✨ Join us for an evening of conversations, discoveries and the occasional moment that completely changes how you see Irish History. 📍 National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks 🎟️ Free admission www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum... #CultureNight #CultureNight2026 02315
Reposted by Michael WaldronNational Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026#CultureNight | Behind the Curtain: The NLI's Digitisation Studio 📷 📅 Fri, 18 Sept | 5.00pm - 8.45pm: ow.ly/MBgR50ZGCLk Our Digital Studio plays a key role in the efforts to protect and make available our various different collections: visit us this Culture Night on a short 15-min tour.ow.lyCulture Night | Behind the Curtain: The NLI's Digitisation Studio 021
Reposted by Michael WaldronCrawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 11/09/2026CULTURE NIGHT EVENT: Projection Playspace! 🗓️ Friday 18 September, 4:30pm–6pm 📍 Civic Trust House, 50 Pope's Quay, Shandon, Cork, T23 R6XC 🎟️ Free | Open to all | No booking necessary We are delighted to partner with the Civic Trust House to host a projection playspace this #CultureNight ! More ⬇️ 122
Reposted by Michael WaldronThe Art Newspaper @theartnewspaper.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The Greek government has denied a request from Frankfurt’s Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection for the loan of Parthenon marbles from the Acropolis Museum for an exhibition that fully recreates, for the first time, the east pediment over the main gate of Greece’s most famous temple. buff.ly/334Fv0u 032
Reposted by Michael WaldronThe Elizabeth Bowen Society @bowensociety.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Flowers from the Bowen Society at her grave in Farahy today as we remember her at Evensong in St Colman's Church. 051
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The annual service commemorating #ElizabethBowen takes place today in North Cork. Always worth venturing out for this special occasion and Dr Mary Breen, this year’s speaker, will be brilliant! 132
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 13/09/2026#CultureNight in Galway! Join the very brilliant John Rainey and yours truly for a special conversation exploring classical sculpture, its continuing afterlives, and the artist’s current exhibition, Deviations. Galway Arts Centre 7pm Friday 18 September www.galwayartscentre.ie/whats-on/cul...galwayartscentre.ieCulture Night '26: John Rainey in Conversation with Michael Waldron | Galway Arts CentreCultural hub with gallery for Irish and international contemporary art plus classes and workshops. 040
Reposted by Michael WaldronPaintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 18/08/2026'Night Sights, Piccadilly' (1922) by Wendela Boreel (Private collection) 116535
Reposted by Michael WaldronErin L. Thompson @artcrimeprof.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Look at the dissolving shadows and snappy high heels and subtle striped pants in Gustave Caillebotte’s “Paris Street; Rainy Day” at @artinstitutechi.bsky.social 715224
Reposted by Michael WaldronCrawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026❗️WE’RE HIRING❗️ Crawford Art Gallery is seeking a Head of Public Engagement! Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 23 September. For more information, visit crawfordartgallery.ie/vacancies/ #CrawfordArtGallery #JobFairy #PublicJobs #hiring 166
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 12/09/2026There’s a great opportunity at the moment in the Butler Gallery, Kilkenny to encounter a rich concentration of works by artists Tony O’Malley and Jane O'Malley. The Shared Studio runs until 26 October and is well worth a visit. www.butlergallery.ie/whats-on/ton... 031
Reposted by Michael WaldronNational Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The next chapter in Reimagining the National Library has begun! Minister Patrick O'Donovan has announced we can tender for a contractor to redevelop our West Wing + Reading Room gallery. The transformation will create 6 accessible levels of new and reimagined public spaces: ow.ly/bYTr50ZLR9Wow.lyThe next chapter in ‘Reimagining the National Library’ begins 0133
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Public given rare access as Thomas More painting goes under microscope www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...theguardian.comPublic given rare access as Thomas More painting goes under microscopeVisitors to Nostell in West Yorkshire will get to see cutting-edge research into work considered the only faithful copy of Holbein masterpiece 021
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Kilkenny! I’m so looking forward to giving this evening’s O’Malley Talk at the Butler Gallery. Tony O’Malley: Work from the Sixties revisited 6pm All welcome! It’ll feature these two favourites from @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social www.butlergallery.ie/whats-on/the... 111
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 10/09/2026More than the headline suggests. How can idealism, creativity, diversity, and science survive in a post-truth world shaped by billionaires and bad actors… www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...theguardian.com‘I suggested maybe a lighter touch’: William Shatner on Star Trek at 60The actor and others involved with the phenomenon speak about the legacy and progressivism of a much-loved science fiction TV series as it reaches an important milestone 000
Reposted by Michael WaldronGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Sixty years ago today, the starship Enterprise launched and with it, a vision of the future where humanity had moved beyond its divisions. I was there at the beginning, and I can tell you... 686265994799