The National Gallery of Ireland has confirmed that a portrait of Bono will soon grace its walls. Irish Life and Permanent has commissioned Irish artist Louis Le Brocquy to paint a portrait of the U2 frontman for a series of portraits the company sponsors at the gallery.
Bono’s portrait will hang next to portraits of other famous Irish citizens, including former President Mary McAleese and TV presenter Gay Byrne.
That’s very cool. Louis Le Brocquuy has been ill, it’s good to hear he’s well enough to paint.
That’s very cool. Louis Le Brocquuy has been ill, it’s good to hear he’s well enough to paint.
Well, paint me impressed. What an honor. You go Bono…
Well, paint me impressed. What an honor. You go Bono…
it will be interesting to see how the painter chooses to portray Bono. I’m not familiar with this guy’s work, but I hope he goes for something more than just the typical shoulders-up shot. hmm. it will be interesting indeed… (ps, the national gallery in Ireland is excellent. The Joyce section in particular is worth the trip.)
it will be interesting to see how the painter chooses to portray Bono. I’m not familiar with this guy’s work, but I hope he goes for something more than just the typical shoulders-up shot. hmm. it will be interesting indeed… (ps, the national gallery in Ireland is excellent. The Joyce section in particular is worth the trip.)
Here’s a little info about Louis Le Brocquy. It seems he does some interesting head paintings. Can’t wait to see how Bono is “perceived” by him.
http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/collection/artists/art90.htm
Here’s a little info about Louis Le Brocquy. It seems he does some interesting head paintings. Can’t wait to see how Bono is “perceived” by him.
http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/collection/artists/art90.htm
Can you imagine waking up to a more than lifesize portrait of Bono each morning?
Can you imagine waking up to a more than lifesize portrait of Bono each morning?
I bet he has one in his room. It keeps getting younger and younger.
I bet he has one in his room. It keeps getting younger and younger.