Brenda Moore-McCann's 2009 book explores Brian O'Doherty's dual identity as artist Patrick Ireland

In her 2009 publication, 'Brian O'Doherty/Patrick Ireland: Between Categories,' Brenda Moore-McCann delves into the complex identities of Brian O'Doherty, an artist born in Ireland in 1928. Initially trained as a physician, O'Doherty transitioned to become a critic and artist in New York. Following the events of Bloody Sunday in 1972, he adopted the name Patrick Ireland, which he retained until 2008 when he ceremonially laid this identity to rest in Dublin. This 208-page work, released by Lund Humphries, examines O'Doherty's creations, such as 'Portrait of Marcel Duchamp: Lead 1, slow heartbeat' (1966) and 'Rope Drawings.' He collaborated with artists like Eva Hesse and authored significant essays, including 'Inside the White Cube,' arguing that O'Doherty's art challenges visual and linguistic conventions, underscoring his enduring influence on the art world.