Unforgettable moments at the Lighthouse Cinema
The Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield is a special location in Dublin’s inner city. It has garnered this status for all the right reasons – its beautiful architecture and interior design…
Liberties producer’s new collaboration goes down A storm
Ryan Dwyer and Emily Beattie’s collaboration has seen critical success. Ryan Dwyer, also known as “D*mp”, recently released his new single “Cement” with vocalist and first-time collaborator Emily Beattie. The…
‘The Narrow Gate of the Here-and-Now’ at IMMA
The Irish Museum of Modern Art’s latest exhibit tackles important issues such as feminism, migration, racism, and much more. Intro Modern and contemporary art can be confusing and hard to…
Dublin artist Sophie Meehan remains inspired despite Covid
The artist and poet talks to The Liberty about the political art she created during lockdown and her love of the city. A hand-made magazine – a zine – might seem like…
Artists Turn Dublin into Canvas
Dublin Canvas is a county-wide art project whose aim is to bring flashes of colour and creativity to everyday objects across Dublin. Dull traffic signal boxes have been transformed into colourful curiosities, brightening…
‘Everything is fine’ – or how to have a positive outlook on the lockdown through art
Amy McGrath only started to draw a few months ago but has already launched her first exhibition of drawings, Everything is fine. Originally from Coolock in north county Dublin, McGrath graduated two years ago in Visual Communication from Technological University…
The Digital Hub launch new exhibit FACETS
Last Thursday, a new exhibition called FACETS launched at The Digital Hub in Dublin 8. The work-in-progress exhibition showcases award-winning photographer Mandy O’Neill’s exploration of The Liberties, and her response…
Artistic talent in Inchicore
The talented students of EVE Tuiscint recently showed some of their art at an exhibition held at Ballyfermot Library. EVE is a HSE-run programme that provides community-based programmes for adults…
Visual Culture Taster Day 2018
The National College of Art and Design, in the heart of the Liberties, is known for students doing lots of practical work. However, NCAD also has a course for people…
Behind the street art at the Liberties’ heart
Passing through the Liberties, it’s impossible to miss the range of vivid street art snaking throughout the walls of its various active and derelict buildings. While the National College of…
Jam Art Factory: Patrick’s Street’s hidden Gem
Ian Curran spoke to Mark Haybyrne, who runs two shops with his brother John, about his passion for art, opening in the middle of the recession, and confusion over the…
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