Visual Art, Film Projection, Photography and Poetry Exhibition
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
A multi-disciplinary exhibition by artists Mary Moynihan, Amna Walayat and Hina Khan. The exhibition features visual art, film, photography and poetry and is a visual and poetic reflection on the stories of change-makers in Irish history from the Decade of Centenaries to today
An interview with poet and translator George Szirtes on themes of poetry and human rights accompanied by readings from writer and translator, Csilla Toldy, presented by Irish PEN / PEN na hÉireann in partnership with Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality.
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
Open mic night featuring poetry and music relating to themes of social issues, human rights, social justice, and solidarity
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
Multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring photography, poetry and stories highlighting experiences of Human Rights Defenders working to make society a better place for all
Eternal 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.
The 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 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.
Smashing 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.
Join 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.
