With a hip art gallery, Lord Burlington’s castle goes cutting edge.
With a summer show of cutting-edge art, Lord and Lady Burlington are waking up Lismore Castle, his family’s ancient Irish estate. __CLICK HERE__ to read the full article.
Corey McCorkle’s Seven Woods, 23k gold and gilded wood, 2009.
A drawing room inside Lismore Castle, which was begun in 1185 but substantially rebuilt in the mid–19th century by the Sixth Duke of Devonshire.
Ai Weiwei’s Oil Spills, porcelain, 2007.
A view of the gardens.
A vaulted-ceiling drawing room is filled with tapestries, family portraits and plenty of books.
Jason Rhoades’s View From Above, photo collage and wood, 2000.
Lord and Lady Burlington on a stroll through the lower garden.
Houseguests gather for lunch the day after the opening.
A bathroom with chair and wallpaper by Pugin.
Corey McCorkle preparing his “Dandelion Wine.”
Ai Weiwei’s Ton of Tea, one ton of compressed tea, 2007.