Michael Mulcahy was born in Cork, Ireland in 1952. He was educated at the Crawford Municipal School of Art, and the National College of Art and Design.

Mulcahy is one of Ireland’s leading expressionist artists. Throughout his 45 year career he has amassed many awards. Most notably receiving membership to Aosdána, the highest honour given to Irish Artists.

Not only has Michael Mulcahy had numerous exhibitions at home, but being an extensive traveller, he has had many abroad. Time spent in Papua New Guinea, India, Korea and Australia have strongly influenced his work, which often portrays indigenous people, and natural environments. The Australian Aborigines, the Malis of Africa, Hindu ceremonies on the Ganges and otThe Kilkenny Art Gallery: https://thekilkennyartgallery.com/collections/mick-mulcahy?srsltid=AfmBOoqHZjhH1-11F0LmLwCFpz_dJUYs4RF8ifbfmA8hQVR5YDHkJWr_...