Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion
Hugh Lane Gallery Charlemont House, Parnell Square N, Rotunda, Dublin 1Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion - Exhibition, with associated programme of talks, tours, workshops and more
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All Day
Moving Canvas
OnlineA series of conversations, experiences and opportunities for artists to pause and reflect upon their own creative practice and that of each others and their own mental health and wellbeing, available to watch online from 11-20 October 2024, available 24 hours.
Ongoing
Eternal Rebels Changemakers Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artist Mary Moynihan
Old Barracks Heritage Centre, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry Cahersiveen, KerryEternal Rebels Changemakers exhibition by artist Mary Moynihan is a visual and poetical reflection on stories of revolutionaries, artists and women changemakers from Irish history 1916-23 combined with landscape photography and poetry of love and courage. The exhibition was launched by Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer, Kerry County Council on Friday 2 August 2024 as part of the Cahersiveen Music and Arts Festival and the Kerry International Arts and Human Rights festival. Supported by Creative Europe. Changemaker stories highlighted in the exhibition include Eva Gore-Booth (1870-1926), a poet, writer, trade unionist, feminist and campaigner for equality and social justice, and James Connolly (1868-1916), trade unionist, socialist, supporter of Irish freedom, worker’s rights and women’s rights. The exhibition runs Monday 8 July – Thursday 31 October 2024, Monday to Sunday 10am – 5pm at The Old Barracks and Events Centre, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry.
Rites of Care, Curse & Comfort
Sirius Arts Centre Cobh The Old Yacht Club, Westbourne Place, CobhRites of Care, Curse & Comfort is an exhibition featuring the work of visual artist Thaís Muniz. The exhibition features a selection of new, recreated and past works that engage transgenerational trauma, manifestations of racism, the objectification of womanhood by the male gaze, and the erasure of ancestral knowledge systems. The exhibition runs from 3 July - 19 October, Wednesday - Saturday, 11am-5pm at the Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, County Cork.
The Art of Changemakers Visual Art Exhibition
DLR Mill Theatre Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16The Art of Changemakers multidisciplinary exhibition features photography, poetry, and storytelling and is a visual and poetical reflection on the stories of human rights defenders today. The Art of Changemakers highlights the stories of the five inspirational human rights defenders honoured in 2024 for the Front Line Defenders Annual Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. This is a collaborative exhibition between Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Front Line Defenders. Artist Mary Moynihan has created a series of poetry and ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ statements combining text and photographic imagery to accompany the stories of the five human rights defenders. The artistic work and stories are a celebration of the work of human rights defenders and a reflection on peace, equality and human rights.
Landscapes of the Soul Multidisciplinary Exhibition with artists Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan
Rathfarnham Castle Rathfarnham, Dublin 14Landscapes of the Soul is an exciting new multidisciplinary exhibition by two artists, Mary Moynihan and Hina Khan, featuring visual art, photography, poetry and film mapping physical landscapes of nature to landscapes of the soul reflecting on ways to hold on to the courage to be who we truly are and to let ourselves shine. The exhibition brings together visual imagery and poetry to reflect on meaning-making and pathways of expression, mapping physical landscapes of nature to human emotions from grief and longing to inner peace, spirituality and love. The exhibition runs Wednesday 2 October – Sunday 3 November, Wednesday – Sunday, 10.30am – 5pm.
Irish in Resistance during World War II Multidisciplinary Exhibition
The Ireland Institute 27 Pearse Street, DublinSmashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality are delighted to present Irish in Resistance during World War II, a new multidisciplinary exhibition featuring visual art, photography, film, poetry, and storytelling, reflecting on stories of Irish people in resistance during the Holocaust and World War II who stood up against fascism and totalitarianism, and spoke out for the rights of others. The exhibition is supported by The Arts Council Commission awards and the commissioned artists are Hina Khan, visual artist; Amna Walayat, visual artist and Féilim James, writer and poet, working with Smashing Times Artistic Director Mary Moynihan, a writer, poet, and creator of art and photography. The exhibition is curated by Mary Moynihan and presented as part of the Smashing Times Artist Development Programme. The producers are Ciara Hayes and Freda Manweiler, and the digital artist is Paul Marshall. The exhibition runs at The Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 from Friday 11 to Thursday 31 October 2024. Join us for a launch and artist talk ‘Irish in Resistance During World War II’ at The Ireland Institute on Saturday 12 October 2024, 7-10pm. The evening features talks, poetry and chat with artists and guest speakers on stories of Irish people in resistance during World War II, exploring how the stories have inspired artistic creation and resonate in today’s climate of war, genocide and a search for peace.
Free
The Eyes of the Storm
FLUX Studios 4 Chatham Row, Dublin 2The Eyes of the Storm is a photographic exhibition by Trócaire, celebrating the courage and determination of people on the frontlines of the climate crisis across the world.
The Art of Trees
Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature. Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.
€5.00
The Art of Trees
Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Co Dublin St Endas Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16The Art of Trees by Mary Moynihan is a guided, walkabout, outdoor performance taking place at Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham as part of The Trees project supported by Creative Europe. Enjoy a magical walk-in-the-park performance, promenade style, as we regale you with storytelling, poetry and music reflecting on trees and forests, the importance of biodiversity and our connections to nature. Nine performances take place at the Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday 13 October, 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Monday 14 October, 10am and 12pm; Tuesday 15 October, 10am and 12pm,; and Thursday 17 October, 10am and 12pm.
A final performance takes place at The Ireland Institute, Pearse Street, D2 on Sunday 20 October, 7.30pm for the closing ceremony of the sixth annual Dublin International Arts and Human Rights festival.
€5.00
Art as Protest: How the Arts Can Advance Human Rights
Hen's Teeth Blackpitts, DublinProtest comes in many forms and art, as a form of protest, can be used to raise awareness, show and encourage solidarity, and criticise government. With our strong artistic and cultural lineage, artists in Ireland are at the heart of many protest movements. This panel discussion titled ‘Art as Project: How the Arts Can Advance Human Rights ‘will explore the links between protest, solidarity and the arts. It will bring together artists, activists, academics, and individuals to see how they are working towards a common aim. In addition to the panel discussion with artists and activists, the evening will feature a short training session on your rights when protesting. The panel discussion is presented by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and takes place on Thursday 17 October from 6.30 to 8.30 pm at Hen’s Teeth, Dublin 8.
Free
Open Mic Night
The Ireland Institute 27 Pearse Street, DublinJoin us for an Open Mic night of poetry and music related to themes of solidarity, human rights and social justice. The floor is open for sign ups, and we will also have featured artists.
€5.00