Small galleries, big art
A host of small, independent galleries are helping new Irish artists showcase their work and bringing culture to their communities
Hang Tough
Hang Tough did what some might have considered impossible. Back in September they opened a new commercial gallery. In Dublin’s Portobello neighbourhood, owner and curator Rubio Alvarez had been running a successful framing business since 2011, but he says: “We wanted to do more. It made sense to create a platform to showcase our clients’ artworks to fellow clients, and to curate shows promoting ...