Derek Jarman's Multifaceted Practice Explored in Dublin Retrospective
A retrospective at IMMA in Dublin celebrates the artistic legacy of Derek Jarman, beginning with a self-portrait from 1959 and his 1993 film Blue. Early canvases from his time at the Slade School of Art in London during the mid-1960s reflect influences from Fauvism and Vorticism. By the late 1960s, Jarman's unique style was evident in pieces such as Landscape with a Blue Pool (1967). The exhibition also emphasizes how his painting impacted his diverse later works, showcasing Super 8 shorts, sketches, and protest art from his AIDS activism in the Thatcher era. Running from 15 November to 23 February, it features contributions from mentees like Tilda Swinton and Sandy Powell.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: Derek Jarman PROTEST!
- Location: IMMA, Dublin
- Dates: 15 November – 23 February
- Features early 1959 self-portrait painted at age sixteen
- Includes 1993 monochrome film Blue
- Shows late 1960s paintings like Landscape with a Blue Pool (1967)
- Displays previously unexhibited 1979 painting Pleasures of Italy
- Includes works by mentees Tilda Swinton, Isaac Julien, and Sandy Powell
Entities
Artists
- Derek Jarman
- Tilda Swinton
- Isaac Julien
- Sandy Powell
- Wyndham Lewis
- William Crozier
- Frank Auerbach
Institutions
- IMMA
- Slade School of Art
- Superstudio
- ArtReview
Locations
- Dublin
- Ireland
- London
- United Kingdom
- Milan
- Italy