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Animation artists call for regulation of the industry as the AI transition looms large
“I wouldn't necessarily say we're looking at a looming full automation, but a really, really drastic shakeup is definitely on the horizon,” says Jen Wayne of the Animation Workers of Ireland.
In Phibsborough, an artist dives into childhood memories, with beeswax and human hair
Richmond Road Studios recently bid farewell to the Phibsborough Shopping Centre with a last exhibition, as they head to a new home.
Short-term contracts and low pay are making careers in animation unsustainable, says union
“It's basically impossible to buy a house and start a family.”
In Beaumont, a branch of woodturners invites others in to learn the craft
Woodturners share what they know, says Cathal Ryan, chair of the East Central Chapter of the Irish Woodturner’s Guild. It’s why the guild exists.
In Phibsborough, pilgrims gather at a shrine to the housing gods
The shrine started with a chicken baster, says artist Alison Byrne, which she would take with her to house viewings for luck.
When his daughter’s fiancé hasn't heard of Italia ‘90, a Marino father senses something is off
So goes Michael J. Hartnett’s new play, which had a rehearsal reading this week at the Five Lamps Arts Festival.
In Howth, an artist looks to blur the lines between the gallery and the sights on its doorstep
Róise McGagh’s exhibition “sticks and mountains and huge lone birds” is on now at the College Lane Gallery.
Sixty years on, a Star Trek writer is still creating strange new worlds
Diane Duane’s early days writing fan fiction have led to a remarkable career as a novelist, comic writer and screen writer.
In Dublin’s dereliction, an artist dreams up images of a post-apocalyptic near future where nature is reclaiming the city
The battle between decaying infrastructure and thriving nature fascinates Maya Brezing, she says.
In the Liberties, a sculptor strives to build a better rat trap
At the Cast Foundry, Antoine Daure is working on his series Trap, aiming to create 10 to 15 variants for a future exhibition.
From his North Lotts base, a martial artist and stunt performer makes his mark on Chinese action cinema
Black belt Philip Condron has just landed a dream role in the latest Ip Man film, in Beijing.