Brian O'Doherty/Patrick Ireland

Brian O'Doherty (b.1928) is a complex figure who renounced his name, adopting that of Patrick Ireland, in reaction to the Bloody Sunday killings in Northern Ireland (1972). This in-depth study, which assesses the artist's entire oeuvre incorporating O'Doherty's writings, reveals the many layers of his artistic identity. By contextualising the work and providing first-class critical analysis, Brian O'Doherty/Patrick Ireland: Between Categories unravels a remarkable career to present a wealth of material with a distinct attitude and original vision.