Iconic Cork 'Horses and Riders' sculpture to feature in new stamp collection

THE famous ‘Horses and Riders’ sculpture by Cork artist Michael Quane is one of four iconic artworks to feature on a new stamp collection from An Post.

Aimed at introducing an even wider public to major works by prominent Irish artists, the stamp booklet was designed by Dublin-based creative design studio Unthink.

The booklet, which costs €5.60, contains four ‘N’ rate national stamps, covering postage all over the island of Ireland.

Along with ‘Horses and Riders’, the other artworks to feature are ‘Perpetual Motion’ by Remco de Fouw and Rachel Joynt; ‘Polestar’ by Locky Morris and Eileen Mac Donagh’s ‘Tallaght X’ sculpture.

Praised

Speaking from the Tallaght X sculpture, which is situated in Library Square, director of combined arts at The Arts Council of Ireland, Sinéad O’Reilly, praised An Post for celebrating Irish art in their latest stamp collections.

“Public art responds to and adds value to how we connect as people to each other and to our places and public spaces.

“Some works are iconic and prominent landmarks, others more discreet, meaningful interventions that also include new music, books, films and performances created by artists and communities together.

“It is wonderful that An Post have chosen to celebrate a number of iconic public art works through this stamp collection,” she said.

An Post’s stamp design manager, Aileen Mooney, thanked the artists featured on the stamp series.

“Congratulations to the artists involved, we are delighted to feature their well-loved sculptures on our latest series of art themed stamps.

“This issue is sure to be popular with art lovers and in the communities where each of the sculptures are permanently exhibited.”

Both the booklet and specially designed first day cover envelope (FDC) are now available in selected post offices nationwide and online at

https://www.anpost.com/Shop.