Reposted by Michael WaldronColin Smith @colinsmith.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Pedestrian crossing, London, 1935, by John H. Ahern. 05712
Reposted by Michael WaldronRichard Morris @ahistoryinart.bsky.social · 14h90 years ago, the Jarrow Crusaders marched nearly 300 miles to London in protest at unemployment and poverty. Thomas Cantrell Dugdale’s 1936 painting captures their arrival from a Piccadilly interior (possibly the Ritz). 712219
Reposted by Michael WaldronJohn McCafferty @jdmccafferty.bsky.social · 22hGundakar, Prince of Dietrichstein b. 1623, d. 1690 By Jan Thomas, 1667 (Kunsthistorische Museum Wien) Beat that. 2203
Reposted by Michael WaldronMuseum Bums @museumbums.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Michelangelo was such a visionary - he illustrated getting a song stuck in your head centuries before Heart Radio 👍🏛️🍑 #MuseumBums Il Sogno (The Dream), by Michelangelo, c1533, from the Courtauld Gallery 😁 06610
Reposted by Michael Waldronirishfamilydetective @irishfamilydetective.ie · 04/10/2026#OnThisDay is the feast of St. Francis, this is Broad Lane Church in 1946 which was replaced by St. Francis Church Liberty St mid 20th century #LoveCork #PureCork #CorkLike📸Photos of #Cork 143
Reposted by Michael WaldronMarsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A doodle (possibly drawn from life?) in a 17th-century book of Virgil's poetry 0245
Reposted by Michael WaldronPaintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026'Speed', Regent Street (1922) by Claude Flight (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) 214226
Reposted by Michael WaldronMarsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Hand-coloured plum trees from a 16th century herbal #NationalTreeDay 1292
Reposted by Michael WaldronCrawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We’re wrapping up our #folklore and mythology theme with Séamus Murphy’s ‘Deirdre (of the Sorrows)’. Please note this post briefly mentions self-harm in the context of ancient legends. Deirdre is a significant, tragic figure in #Irishlegends, and has found comparison to Helen of Troy. 153
Reposted by Michael WaldronPaintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026'Wet Evening, Oxford Street' (1919) by Christopher RW Nevinson 016133
Reposted by Michael Waldronirishfamilydetective @irishfamilydetective.ie · 30/09/2026Mise 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 · 30/09/2026#WhereinCork would you have been able to get a pint of Beamish or Bovril! #LoveCork #PureCork #CorkLike📸Echo 192
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. 210222
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! 26129
Reposted by Michael WaldronPaintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026'The Tube Station', Bank Station (c.1932) by Cyril Power 4566104
Michael Waldron @michaelwaldron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Aren't the agreements with Paris and Palermo reciprocal though, with the latter being described as 'indefinite'? The London situation seems, on the contrary, to be deliberately obfuscated by both the BM and Westminster, undermining any sense of direction or trust on which agreement can be based. 000
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 😁 0526
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". 04815
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. 221483385
Reposted by Michael WaldronPaintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026'High Street, Hampstead' by William Ratcliffe (1870-1955) (Private collection) 214726
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 011343
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) 011019
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. 094
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