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Interview - Focus on Janet Keith

Art Director and Curator Francesca Biondi interviews award-winning painter Janet Keith about her work. Find out more about her vibrant abstract paintings, her inspiration from the tangle of nature and landscapes near and far, and how she allows the energy and life in the painting to shine.

Gallery 545 reopens its doors!

Gallery 545 is excited to reopen its doors at Blick Studios, Belfast from 30 April. We would be delighted to welcome visitors to our premises to see Lisa Ballard’s solo exhibition and to view their favourite artworks. Obviously, we will continue to offer art and art services online as well.

Spring news - Lisa Ballard exhibition & new works in our collections

We have some exciting Spring news! We are launching ‘Wander Lands’, featuring award-winning artist Lisa Ballard and her new unique paintings inspired by landscapes in Ireland and around the world. We are also giving a fresh look to our collections adding original artworks online.

Thank you and best wishes from Gallery 545

Gallery 545 would like to give you a heartfelt thank you for your interest in the gallery and appreciation of our work throughout this year. Now that 2020 is coming to an end, we would like to wish you a lovely and relaxing festive season, and may 2021 be a year of hope and happiness for all.

Focus on Latisha Reihill - Interview

Curator Francesca Biondi interviews Latisha Reihill about her artistic practice and her solo show ‘Ways of Seeing’ at Gallery 545. Read more about this award-winning emerging artist, her passion for abstract art and her beautiful textured abstract paintings.

Autumn Plans Revealed!

Gallery 545 has new exciting initiatives lined up for this season. We have moved to a beautiful historical building in South Belfast and we can now offer you private viewings of artworks and visits to exhibitions. Our first show will feature new stunning abstract paintings by Latisha Reihill, and it's coming soon!

Focus on Anushiya Sundaralingam - Interview

Curator Francesca Biondi interviews Anushiya Sundaralingam about her work and her online solo exhibition ‘Iyarkai’ (Nature). Find out more about this award-winning mixed media artist in this blog, the incredible variety of works she can create, and the sources of inspirations she draws upon.

Focus on Karl Hagan - Interview

Curator Francesca Biondi interviews Karl Hagan about his work and his solo online exhibition ‘Detonation’. Find out more about this artist on the rise in this blog, where he talks about the themes, thoughts, ideas and artistic processes behind his captivating paintings.

Gallery 545 Goes 100% Digital

Gallery 545 is making the most of its digital platforms to respond to the negative impact of Covid-19 on the art world. As galleries, art fairs, arts venues, shops and studios are closed, online platforms have become a fundamental means to showcase art. We are therefore using our e-commerce website, blogs and social media to show online exhibitions, present additional selections of art works, introduce more artists and bring you news about art. In this way, we can continue to serve our customers, support artists and connect them to art lovers. Read more in our blog.

Hot Art Trends

Gallery 545 has checked the latest art trends to keep you updated about what is hot in the art world. Figurative art has been a large trend in the 2010s, with particular attention given to female figures, the body and nature, but abstract art could be the dominant trend of this decade. Bold, intricate artworks are becoming more and more popular, but those with simpler composition and subdued colours are still very much sought after. Read more about these and other trends, and our popular artworks in our blog…and get inspired!

 

Top Tips for Buying Art

We’re here to give everyone our top tips, so that you can purchase the perfect piece for you, and you can make an informed purchase too! When it comes to buying art, we recommend you to take the time to keep many important factors at the forefront of your mind – your personal taste, space, décor, budget, and information about the artist and the artwork…but then let your heart guide your decision too! Read more about our top tips in our blog.

Looking Back at 2019. What a Year!

With a new year comes new beginnings… and what a whirlwind year 2019 was for Gallery 545! As we enter the closing days of 2019, we seek to look back and review what an incredible year it has been for Gallery 545. We put a succinct focus on developing Gallery 545 as a brand while continuing to work with artists and organisations the gallery collaborated in the past. Across the board, we celebrate a successful year. Read more about our journey in 2019 in this blog.