Casimir Markievicz
Casimir Markievicz (1874–1932) was a Polish artist and playwright who lived in Dublin during the early 20th century. He is best known for being the husband of Constance Markievicz, a prominent figure in Irish nationalism and a revolutionary. Despite his artistic talents and contributions to Dublin's cultural scene, Casimir often found himself overshadowed by his wife’s legacy. He was involved in the artistic community, co-founding the United Arts Club and contributing to the theatrical landscape of the time. A recent exhibition at Dublin Castle, titled "Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin (1903–1913)," marks the first solo showcase of his work, aiming to shed light on his life and contributions.
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Recent news mentions
Casimir Markievicz returned to Ireland for two brief visits despite being badly wounded in the first World War.
On empathy, mental health reform and the return of Casimir Markievicz – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-27
Casimir Markievicz is mentioned in relation to an exhibition that highlights the use of adverbs in writing.
Frank McNally on the century-long decline of adverbs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Casimir Markievicz was an artist whose life and work are the focus of a new exhibition in Dublin.
A count in arrears – Frank McNally on a first-ever solo exhibition of the life and work of Casimir Markievicz – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-23
