Background
Dawson, Barbara was born on April 26, 1957 in Dublin, Ireland. Daughter of Patrick Gabriel and Mary Catherine (Byrne) Dawson.
art historian art gallery director
Dawson, Barbara was born on April 26, 1957 in Dublin, Ireland. Daughter of Patrick Gabriel and Mary Catherine (Byrne) Dawson.
Bachelor with honors, University College, Dublin, 1979. Diploma in education, Trinity College, Dublin, 1981.
Researcher, Nalisman Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, 1981-1984; exbns. officer, Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery Modern Art, Dublin, 1989-1991; director, Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery Modern Art, Dublin, since 1991.
Married Paul McGowan, August 24, 1985. Children: Victor, Lydia.