Warhol, Dali, Banksy and Bacon paintings on show at new Dublin exhibit

A landmark showcase of the art world’s most influential contemporary artists, valued at €3 million, is set to open its doors to art collectors and the public in the new year.

Contemporary Icons at Dublin’s Gormleys Gallery, which runs from January 15 to February 02, will feature masterpieces by titans of the contemporary art scene.

This grouping, seldom seen together in Ireland, will feature art icons such as Andy Warhol, Banksy, Tracey Emin, Bridget Riley, Damien Hirst, Keith Haring, Julian Opie, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, Francis Bacon, David Hockney, and Robert Indiana.

Highlighting blue chip investment pieces, the exhibition showcases more than 40 exceptional artworks, offering Irish audiences a rare chance to experience major works by globally celebrated figures.

“Bringing together this calibre of international names under one roof is exceptionally rare in Ireland,” notes James Gormley of Gormleys.

“Contemporary Icons gives visitors the chance to engage with works that have shaped the visual culture of the last century, and with artists who remain at the forefront of contemporary art today.

“Prints also offer a more accessible price point for both seasoned and new collectors who want to start investing in art, and all of the artists exhibiting are established blue-chip artists.”

At the heart of Contemporary Icons is a remarkable selection of 10 works by Andy Warhol, headlined by Mick Jagger (1975) – a striking portrait signed by both Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger, available at €139,500.

Also key in this collection is Orangutan (1983) – One of Warhol’s most coveted screen-prints from his “Endangered Species” series, priced at €220,000.

These pieces exemplify the bold visual language that helped define Warhol as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Held across two gallery floors, visitors will encounter powerful examples of Banksy’s satirical street-inspired screen-prints, Bridget Riley’s hypnotic geometric abstractions and Tracey Emin’s emotionally charged pieces.

The exhibition also showcases the vibrant creative innovations of modern masters such as Dalí and Miró, alongside the raw psychological intensity of Francis Bacon, whose work continues to command global acclaim for its visceral exploration of the human condition.

Completing the lineup are iconic contributions from Keith Haring, Robert Indiana, Julian Opie, and David Hockney.

All artists featured in the exhibition have demonstrated long-term investment strength.

Blue-chip contemporary artists such as Warhol, Hockney, and Hirst continue to dominate global auction results, with consistent demand from both seasoned collectors and new investors.

Prints and editions, particularly those by Banksy, Riley, and Opie, have seen a surge in interest, with segments of the print market growing by double digits in recent years.

As a result, Contemporary Icons represents not only a cultural milestone, but also a significant opportunity for collectors seeking stable, high-quality acquisitions in an increasingly strong art market.

Contemporary Icons will be free to the public and runs in Gormleys Dublin from January 15 January to February 02. Visit Gormleys.ie for more information.