Dorothy Cross
Contemporary Irish artist known for internationally exhibited work including pieces shown at Tate and MoMA, whose practice often engages with the body, the sea and site-specific performances.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 33min
“I thought art didn’t exist in Ireland” - artist, Dorothy Cross
Dorothy Cross, a contemporary Irish artist whose work has shown at Tate and MoMA, reflects on a Cork childhood of swimming and seaside freedom. She recalls leaving Ireland to study art in San Francisco, staging bold site-specific performances in caves and aboard ships, and celebrating turning 70 with diving and conservation. Music punctuates memories throughout.
