About the Artists Database

The NIVAL Artists Database has been compiled in order to improve public access to the Library's extensive information files on 20th century and contemporary Irish artists.  These files contain exhibition catalogues, newspaper cuttings and ephemera on over 3,500 artists born or based in Ireland.

The Artists Database is a reference resource providing basic biographical and work details on each artist abstracted from the information contained in the hard copy files held in the Library.  It is important to realise that the records are a summary of the information held in each artist's file.  A visit to NIVAL is recommended to researchers seeking a comprehensive view of the actual files.

Although we have endeavoured to ensure the information is correct, it is inevitable, given the diverse sources of information, that some inaccuracies may occur.  Changes and updates are made on an ongoing basis and the Library welcomes suggestions, criticism, and donations of relevant material.

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  • Reference Code:IE/NIVAL AR/2427
  • First Name: Helena
  • Last Name: Zak
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1954
  • Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Nationality: Irish
  • Area Of Practice:
    • Sculpture
  • Artwork Type Technique:
    • Mixed Media
    • Drawings
  • Abstract/Figurative: Abstract
  • Public Art: No
  • Size: 20
  • Manuscript Material: No
  • Physical Location: Artist Files Collection

Education

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Notes

Zak moved from Paris to Ireland in 1976. In 1980 she began working as a full time artist and was awarded a bursary by the Arts Council in 1981. She was selected for the Guinness peat Aviation awards exhibition and the Exhibition of Visual Art in Limerick. She held her first one man exhibition at the Triskel Arts Centre, Cork. File contains newspaper clippings, press releases and images of the artists work.