An Exhibition at the Headquarters of the Port of Cork Company.
18 May until 29 July 2005
Long famed for its safe anchorages and aesthetic beauty, Cork Harbour has
been a favourite subject of artists since the eighteenth century. Crawford
Municipal Art Gallery and Port of Cork Company, in celebration of Cork's
designation as European Capital of Culture 2005, present an exhibition which
draws together all the historical strands to tell the story of Cork Harbour
from the seventeenth century to the present day.
The exhibition includes paintings, engravings and maps, as well as documentary
material and artefacts from the Port of Cork Company collection, the Crawford
Municipal Art Gallery, the Irish Naval Service, Cobh Museum and private
collectors.
The exhibition is being held in the Cork Custom House, the head office of
the Port of Cork. Built in 1818, the building was designed by William Hargrave
for the Cork Harbour Commissioners at a time of rapid expansion of port
activities. In 2005, the port is again experiencing sustained growth.
As well as documenting the history of Cork Harbour, it is hoped that this
exhibition will prompt discussion and reflection on the future development
of the harbour in terms of industry, recreation and the preservation of
the natural environment.
A full-color catalogue (240 pages) has been published to coincide with the
exhibition. It is available from the Port of Cork Company and the Crawford
Municipal Art Gallery.
The exhibition runs from Wednesday 18 May until Friday 29 July
at the Headquarters of the Port of Cork Company, Custom House Street, Cork
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 12 to 5 pm, Sat: 11 to 4 pm
Admission is free
For further information and visuals, contact:
Anne Boddaert (Assistant Curator)
Crawford Municipal Art Gallery
Emmet Place Cork Ireland
T: +353 21 4907857
E: anneboddaert@eircom.net