Eileen Gray: The Making of Modernism Guided Tour

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National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Saturday 1st February

Join Museum Guides on a tour exploring the life and works of renowned Irish designer and architect Eileen Gray.

The tour will explore the life of Gray, from her childhood in Ireland, to her artistic education in London and Paris.

Visitors will explore key elements of her work, including her interior designs, furniture and architecture. The tour also highlights Gray’s importance in the modernist movement not only in Europe but also in an Irish context.


Date:
Saturday 1st February
Time:
2.00pm
Price:
Free, no booking required
Address:
Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin, Stoneybatter, Benburb Street, National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

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