InterContinental® Dublin has partnered with Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane’s Francis Bacon Studio and the esteemed art curator and consultant Adam Waymouth. To launch this series for 2016, Adam was invited on an intimate Insider Experience: “Inside the Mind of Francis Bacon”. He shares his findings in this stunning video where he is led by Dr. Barbara Dawson, a world-leading expert on Francis Bacon who brought the Studio to Dublin.
Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane houses a remarkable unseen display of Bacon’s personal assets, including his studio. Drawing on his passion for art, Adam Waymouth weaves a compelling path through attractive sites surrounding the InterContinental Dublin, before arriving at Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane. We see how deeply Waymouth is moved by discovering some of Bacon’s most iconic pieces. In a fascinating exchange, he and Dr. Dawson share insight on Bacon’s life and work, before unveiling some of Bacon’s most closely guarded archive material.
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A veritable treat for art lovers, InterContinental Dublin has partnered with Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane’s Francis Bacon Studio to provide unprecedented access to Bacon’s work archives under the expert guidance of Dr. Barbara Dawson, accomplished author and contemporary art expert.
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“Our hotel displays the largest collection of Irish contemporary art in the city. We’re very passionate about our heritage and enjoy sharing this with our guests, which is why we partnered with Dr Barbara Dawson at The Dublin City Gallery. The whole experience, from the Suite and fine dining at the hotel to the Gallery and opportunity to hear Barbara’s story is a veritable treat for art lovers and something truly special to experience whilst in Dublin.”
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“This Insider Experience wholly draws on my passion points. Francis Bacon’s impact on the art world is still palpable today and has unquestionably stood the test of time. Even as someone who leads their daily life surrounded by experts within the art world, I have acquired unparalleled insight during this trip. The personal interaction with the inspiring Dr Barbara Dawson and the opportunity to absorb the magic of Bacon’s materials and personal artefacts at close-hand, was overwhelming.”
