Francis Bacon Studio

Francis Bacon was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his bold, grotesque, emotionally charged, raw imagery. In 1998, six years after his death, The Hugh Lane secured the donation of his studio from the artist’s heir John Edwards. The team comprised archaeologists who made the survey and elevation drawings of the small studio, mapping out the spaces and locations of the objects and conservators and curators who tagged and packed each of the items, including the dust. The walls, doors floor and ceiling were also removed. The relocated studio opened to the public in 2001. Over 7,000 items were found and these were catalogued on a specially designed database. This pain-staking exercise resulted in this fascinating permanent homage and insight into the minds of one of our landmark artists. Admission is free.

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Charlemont House , Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

(01) 222 5550 hughlane.ie