About Kerlin Gallery
Hidden down Anne's Lane off bustling South Anne Street, Kerlin Gallery epitomises the edgy side of best galleries in St Stephen's Green, Dublin. A pioneer in contemporary art since 1990, it spotlights Irish and British talents like Cecily Brennan and Sean Scully alongside international heavyweights. The raw, industrial-chic space hosts immersive installations that challenge perceptions, from site-specific sculptures echoing Dublin's cobblestones to video works probing identity.
Owner David Kerlin's vision has propelled artists to Tate and Venice Biennale acclaim. The alley location adds mystique, with graffiti walls leading to polished interiors humming with ideas.
What to Expect
Provocative solo and thematic group shows; free access. Editions and multiples for emerging budgets; editions sell fast.
Insider Tips
Explore post-Grafton Street shopping; it's a seven-minute detour from St Stephen's Green via Dawson Street. Catch private views Thursdays; arrive thirsty for the wine. Peer into the archive for rarities. Combine with Powerscourt Centre coffee. Their podcast dissects exhibits deeply. Kerlin's forward-thinking ethos keeps it ahead in the St Stephen's Green gallery scene, ideal for those craving conceptual depth over decoration.
It's Dublin's quiet revolutionary, fostering dialogues that linger.