Talk with Sam Thorne from Frieze Magazine at Earlsfort Terrace. Photo by Renato Ghiazza.
Dublin Contemporary 2011 has already been open one week! We've been overwhelmed by the response and number of visitors and for those who haven't made it yet, we look forward to seeing you soon! Why not call in for a coffee, browse the shop or attend one of the numerous events in Earlsfort Terrace and don't forget to download our free smartphone app.
We have designed a series of talks, discussions, tours, pop-ups and special events to open up a live investigation into art, society and the world we live in. These events are free and open to everyone. Find more info here.
DAILY EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS WEEK
Ten Minute Talk: perfect for visitors who are short of time, or simply wish to learn more about a particular art-work. Free with exhibition admission, taking place daily at 1.30pm and 5.30pm
Daily Highlights Tour: ideal for visitors who want to take in the best of Dublin Contemporary, Monday to Friday at 3pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm and 6pm. Free with exhibition admission.
Wednesdays: Tour, Talk and Tea: an informal discussion, followed by a cup of tea or coffee every Wednesday at 4pm. Free with a valid exhibition ticket, alternatively €6.
TALKING DUBLIN CONTEMPORARY: Talks and Lectures
Wednesday, 14th September, 6pm Earlsfort Terrace
Passion-Obsessive: The Collection of Jota Castro
Jota Castro, curator of Dublin Contemporary 2011 and collector, will discuss the compelling nature of collecting and the zeal amassing a major collection requires.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Saturday, 17th September, 3pm, National Gallery of Ireland
Hello Sam
‘Hello Sam' by the team of Brian O’Doherty, Joe Stanley and Christina Kennedy, at the National Gallery of Ireland. Admission free. For more information about this live performance .
Saturday, 17th September, 2-5pm, Earlsfort Terrace
Spit, Spit, Scrub, Scrub
Amanda Coogan’s ‘Spit, Spit, Scrub, Scrub’ is a new installation and live performance. Three women inhabit a blue room, igniting the installation with their live presence. For more information about this performance .
POP-UP EVENTS
This series involves an eclectic line –up of pop- up events, discussions, screenings and other surprises around the city for the duration of Dublin Contemporary. For more information .
CHILDRENS PROGRAMME
Saturday 17th September
11 am Children’s Workshop: Tiny Contemporary for Children aged 3 – 6 years.
Sunday 18th September
11.00 am Children’s Workshop: Art Sparks for children aged 6 – 10 years.
4.00 pm Children’s Workshop: Art Sparks Plus for children aged 10 – 13 years.
More information here.
Tickets
Tickets for Dublin Contemporary 2011 start from €10 and can be purchased by visiting www.dublincontemporary.com/tickets
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Blog
Read our latest blog post by guest blogger Aidan Kelly.
'Dublin Contemporary Launch night - This is why I love you. After the din ringing in my ears subsides and my stumbling walk goes unnoticed..'
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DCTV
A fascinating time-lapse of the preparation of the Medical Library room for Dublin Contemporary at Earlsfort Terrace.
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Roadworks
We have collaborated with ANewSpace Dublin for an exciting Street Art project.
A host of Irish and international artists have been commissioned to cover 22 sites forming a street art trail around the city.
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Take Luas to Dublin Contemporary 2011.
See www.luas.ie for information.
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