Blarney Castle Gardens, Through the Artist’s Eye‘ is a celebration of contemporary artists who will be exhibiting their works inspired by the gardens through the ages and the seasons.

 In 2023 and 2024, 22 artists visited and were inspired by Blarney Castle Gardens, and their works form the latest of a series of exhibitions, the brainchild of Seamus O’Brien, Head Gardener, National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh. Under the title ‘Through the Artist’s Eye’, exhibitions have previously been held at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin showcasing Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow; Tourin House and Gardens, Co. Waterford; Burtown House and Gardens, Co. Kildare; and Birr Castle Demesne, Co. Offaly.

The exhibition will open on Tuesday August 27th at 6pm. It will feature more than 30 works by renowned artists including Peter Curling, Lynn Stringer, Yanny Peters and our very own head gardener Adam Whitbourn.

The exhibition opens on August 27thand to the public on August28th until September 29th and will be open during Blarney Castle estate opening hours (www.blarneycastle.com).