Why has some of the greenery in city planters been left to wither?
The council hasn’t been able to find a contractor willing to take on the job of looking after these plants, a council official says.
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Two Friends Document the Art of Graffiti Removal
They’re photographing the blocks of colour used to cover up graffiti, in the belief these are more than simple public maintenance – they’re art.
Is It Time Dublin Had a Proper Film Studio?
A shortage of space means that some have been making films and series in warehouses. But during an acute housing shortage, is now the time to be giving land over to film studios?
A Street Artist Wants to Make Irish AIDS Day a Big Event Again
Within the short space of 18 months, three of Will St Leger’s friends were diagnosed with HIV. He is curating an exhibit on 15 June, to highlight calls for a pill which lowers the risk of infection to be made available here.
At Project Arts Centre, Orthodox Icons Inspire an Exhibition of Ideas
Five artists took the story of how twenty-four icons came to Ireland as their springboard, creating works that reflect on displacement, conflict, and more.
Handsome Devil, Reviewed
This feature-length sitcom from the director of “The Stag” takes a semi-autobiographical look at adolescent male friendship, boarding school and family.
From Faux to Real: the Story of a Dublin Hip-Hop Label
From meeting in the Gaeltacht to hundreds and thousands of fans, the young duo behind Dublin’s Soft Boy Records have come a long way.
An Art Nouveau collection in an old Dublin home
More than two decades ago, a Dublin lawyer stumbled by chance on an image by the artist Alphonse Mucha. It led to a life in search of his works.
The Art of Games
What board games look like has become almost as important as the rules. As Dublin artist Jim Fitzpatrick has learnt.
Expect to See a Giant Squirrel on George’s Quay Soon
Artur Bordalo has made his trash animals all over the world. In the next few days, he’ll be using scrap to create a giant sculpture near Tara Street.
A Dark Song, Reviewed
In Liam Gavin’s first feature film, dark forces and ritual misery give way to something truly affirming, writes Luke Maxwell.
The Rise of the Robots, Reviewed
Advanced technology is costing Dubliners jobs, a trend that’s likely to accelerate. Martin Ford’s book puts this issue in global context.
Meet the New Visual-Arts Curator at Project Arts Centre
Livia Paldi has taken up her post during a time of reflection at the 50-year-old art institution.