Hughie O'Donoghue

Hughie ODonoghue is a contemporary artist who examines universal human experiences, truth, and the relationship between memory and identity through large-scale paintings that reflect the lessons and complexities of recent history. This comprehensive book, with new writing from the artist and commissioned essays by art historians and critics, documents his ambitious vision.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 11 September 2023
Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd

Hughie ODonoghue, a renowned artist born in 1953, delves into profound themes that resonate with the universal human experience. His artistic creations explore the intricate interplay between ideas of truth and the complex relationship between memory and identity. ODonoghue's distinctive approach sets him apart from his contemporaries, as he ambitiously tackles subjects on a grand scale, often focusing on the overlooked and anonymous individuals who shape recent history.

The artist's remarkable body of work, spanning four decades, is beautifully showcased in this comprehensive publication. It serves as the most extensive survey of ODonoghue's artistic journey to date. Accompanied by insightful new writing from the artist himself, this book also features four commissioned essays by renowned art historians and critics, providing a deep understanding of his ambitious vision. The preface by the esteemed poet Tom Paulin adds an extra layer of significance to this comprehensive book, documenting ODonoghue's profound artistic accomplishments.

Weight: 1362g
Dimension: 275 x 255 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848226265