Brian Maguire’s paintings try to address the experiences of society’s outsiders

There’s a severe dearth of women in portaits on Irish walls, and the Royal Irish Academy is doing its bit to redress the balance

The German artist Vera Klute does not take a cosy view of motherhood and family

No selfie or Instagram picture can capture the essence of a person the way a painting can. Here, experienced portraitists give some pointers so you can have a go yourself

Against the odds, the RHA is still around, with this year’s exhibition one of its best. And despite our changing tastes, portrait painting has survived the advent of the selfie

The German-born artist’s exceptional show is disturbing and even slightly creepy

Painting of social campaigner unveiled at the Natoinal Gallery of Ireland

Behind the obvious big names, the RHA Annual shines