COLLECTION OF THE MONTH: The Glucksman, Cork

View of the Glucksman from University College Cork riverside walk (courtesy The Glucksman).

The Glucksman, Ireland

University College Cork

The Glucksman is a contemporary art museum in the historic grounds of University College Cork. It  opened in October 2004 and since then has won numerous awards for its architecture and creative programmes.

The Glucksman is responsible for the University Art Collection which focuses on modern and contemporary Irish art. These works are sited throughout the campus to provide the UCC community and visitors with a first-hand encounter with original works of art. The UCC Art Collection includes significant artworks by many of Ireland’s most distinguished practitioners including Brian Maguire, Alice Maher, Maud Cotter, Paul Seawright, Richard O’Gorman, Clare Langan, Brian O’Doherty among many others.

The Glucksman in the UMAC World Database.


UMAC Database

This article is part of the series ‘UMAC Collection of the Month’. 
If you want to explore more university museums and collections visit the  UMAC World Database.