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In Struggle for Funding, IMMA Turns to More Private Benefactors
The museum has announced a €60,000 fund this year for bursaries, exhibitions, and acquisitions. It hopes to more than quadruple that by 2018.
Feeding Regeneration: Above the Boardwalk, the Winding Stair
As part of a series reviewing inner-city restaurants, and exploring the challenges facing their neighbourhoods, the Redrawing Dublin team visited the Winding Stair.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: Gorse, Need Abortion Ireland, Medium Wavelength, and More
Our suggestions for the week, one a day: a print journal launch, video and sculpture, Chicago house, abortion-support fundraiser, refugee fundraiser, nutrition, wellness, and a film.
Dublin’s Arboreal Inequality: More Money, More Trees
It’s clear that posher parts of Dublin have more trees and greenery, but why? And will it ever change? Dublin City Council’s working on a new tree strategy, so now’s the time to make your voice heard.
Curios About: Blue, White 2015 by Marc Guinan
In the latest in our Curios About series on works by Dublin artists, Guinan explores the boundaries of what a painting can be. Click through to see the full work.
Brushing Up: Empireland at the Project Arts Centre
“Empireland” by Mark O’Kelly is an epic allegorical scene painted onto ten metal panels. It went on display earlier this month.
John Wolfe Is on a Mission to Tackle TDs’ Expenses
About two decades ago, John Wolfe gave up his work as a builder and grew an obsession with the law. “I love civil law with a passion,” he said after a recent court appearance.
Roe: How To Tell If He’s in an Open Marriage or Just Cheating
Roe answers questions from a woman wondering about her guy’s status, and another letter writer who wonders how lesbians lose their virginity.
Dublin Strolls by Gregory and Audrey Bracken, Reviewed
We are fortunate that Dublin is such a walkable city so far as capitals go, writes Emma Gilleece. What better way to enjoy it than with this handy-sized book of architectural strolls?
Curios About: Washed Out Season by Derval Freeman
Inspired by the woods, incorporating pine needles, reminiscent of a Turner: here is a detail of the latest in our series of works by Dublin artists. Click through to see the whole painting.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: Vice & Verses, Tax Justice Photo Exhibit, and More
Musicians and storytellers team up for Vice & Verses, a photo exhibit shows the faces of tax injustice, and more. Our picks for what to do this week, one a day.
On Sandymount Strand, A Meeting of Fire Artists
Fire performers meet regularly to practice on Sandymount Strand, which is well-suited for the purpose, with a large body of water nearby in case something goes wrong.