After considerable searching, the gallery owners found their current premises in early 2007, a building initially used as a linen warehouse. Located in the historical Linen District a few steps away from Belfast's City Hall the Gallery is discreetly located in James Street South opposite Niall McKenna's award winning restaurant.
Considerable time and effort was spent in turning this empty space into the only one of its kind in Ireland. The interior is sumptuous yet understated and elegant, and would not look out of place in London, Paris or New York where much of the influence comes from for its interior. Abstract work sits comfortably with 18th century masters where fine taste is the common denominator.
Considerable time and effort was spent in turning this empty space into the only one of its kind in Ireland. The interior is sumptuous yet understated and elegant, and would not look out of place in London, Paris or New York where much of the influence comes from for its interior. Abstract work sits comfortably with 18th century masters where fine taste is the common denominator.
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Suzi B.
Aug 21, 2010
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This high end galley, located on James Street South is a haven for the big spending art lover. I nearly choked on the price tags, but having a look wasn't doing anyone any harm. I felt a little (sorry, understatement, very) uncomfortable here. The feeling in the air was that the gallery attendee wanted us to leave as soon as humanly possible. I didn't really appreciate this. I am an art lover and be it as it may no I wasn't in to buy anything but the way I was treated meant that if I had been, I certainly wouldn't have bothered. The tension in the air could have broken the thickest
Rosejane L.
Aug 10, 2010
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A little oil painting I liked cost £4,500 and the most expensive was £28,000 - this should put you in the picture of this small art gallery in James Street South, which wouldn't feel out of place in London's Mayfair or at least perhaps in somewhere in Edinburgh. At this range, with the gallery right on street level it is hardly surprising that you have to ring to enter. Here they deal in important Irish paintings, most of which are contemporary although there were own or two Victorian paintings including one by Andrew Nicholl. For obvious reasons, which as the visitors book indicates
