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Walkers Law Firm Announces the Winners of Dublin Secondary Schools Art Competition

November 2, 2011November 2, 2011 Liam No Comments

The two winners of the Walkers International Law Firm Dublin Secondary Schools Art Competition have been announced at a prize giving ceremony in Walkers Dublin offices, based in Sir John Rogerson’s Quay. Pictured left to right were Managing Partner Walkers Law Firm, Vicki Hazelden, Sarah Louise Donohoe (14) from Dominican College in Sion Hill, Blackrock…

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John Fitzsimons Exhibition opens at Filmbase

October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 Liam 1 Comment

There was a great buzz in Filmbase, Temple Bar last night for the opening of John Fitzsimons’ first solo exhibition ‘conversion’. The exhibition was opened by Karim Rehmani White. There were 12 paintings on display and by the end of the evening, seven had little red dots beside them – a great testament to the standard…

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Val Byrne’s 75th Birthday at the Doorway Gallery

October 19, 2011October 19, 2011 Liam No Comments

The exhibition “Father and Son” opened last Thursday, October 13th in the Doorway Gallery on South Frederick Street. The exhibition by Val Byrne and his son Roland Byrne was officially opened by Eamon de Buitlear. The exhibition coincides with Val’s 75th birthday. The show continues until Thursday November 3rd.

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Interview with Maria Corbett of Powerscourt Gallery

October 18, 2011October 18, 2011 Liam No Comments

Recently I met with Maria Corbett, director of the Powerscourt Gallery. Maria took over the gallery in 2009 and works alongside with Philippa Kelly and Aisling Bodkin. She has definitely noticed many changes since then. 2011 is a lot tougher than previous years. There are a lot less impulse buys. People are buying because of…

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Fifteen Artists Wanted for Tour of Ireland

September 23, 2011October 5, 2011 Liam 1 Comment

North-West Promotions are taking 50 artists on a tour of Ireland and the North starting this November 11th-13th in Letterkenny. 35 artists are committed so there are spaces for another 15. “We held the Donegal Art Festival back in August and had 50 artists and crafters exhibiting their work together for two days and an…

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