The Art of Costume exhibition explores the relationship between actors and costumes, and the growth of the Irish film industry.
Running until October 16, it features 17 costumes from 12 film and television productions, including Liam Neeson’s army uniform and big coat from the 1996 film Michael Collins, vintage pieces worn by Marianne and Connell in Normal People and pieces from the Oscar-winning film The Favourite.
On display also is the blue dressing gown from The Guard worn by actor Brendan Gleeson who opened the exhibition.
Emmy-nominated costume designer Eimer NĂ Mhaoldomhnaigh, and costume practitioner Veerle Dehaene have provided the costumes for the exciting new exhibition.
Eimer is one of Ireland’s most established costume designers, having worked with directors such as Neil Jordan, Jim Sheridan, Ken Loach and Reed Morano and with actors such as Emma Thompson, Amy Adams, Brendan Gleeson, Mel Gibson and Jude Law.
Veerle is a highly accomplished costume practitioner and has worked on projects such as The Tudors and Riverdance.
The women set up the Irish Costume Archive Project (ICAP) to collect, preserve and exhibit Ireland’s film and television design heritage and currently work in a voluntary capacity to safeguard around 300 costumes which they consider to be an important part of Ireland’s cultural heritage.