Francis Bacon Studio at the Hugh Lane Gallery

Francis Bacon's Studio—From 7 Reece Mews to the Hugh Lane

Discover one of the most extraordinary artist spaces ever preserved—Francis Bacon’s original studio, relocated from 7 Reece Mews in London to the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin.

A Studio Like No Other

Behind the door of a modest London mews house, Bacon created a universe of visual chaos. His studio was packed floor-to-ceiling with:

• Torn photographs

• Dusty books and mirrors

• Slashed canvases

• Spilled paint and splattered walls

This creative mess was no accident — it was part of his process.

A Radical Preservation

In 1998, the entire studio—every paintbrush, scrap, and splinter—was moved piece by piece to the Hugh Lane Gallery. Over 7,000 items were catalogued in one of the most ambitious cultural preservation projects of its time.

Now, visitors can walk through the exact same space, perfectly reconstructed, and get a rare glimpse into Bacon’s mind and methods.

Plan Your Visit

📍 Francis Bacon Studio – Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin
🎟️ Admission is free

Take a step inside the chaos that shaped some of the 20th century’s most powerful paintings.

Inspired by Bacon?

Browse our collection of:

🖼️ Art prints and books on Bacon
📚 Modern Irish art and culture
🎁 Unique gifts from the Hugh Lane Gallery shop