The Lives of Spaces, Ireland's pavilion at the 11th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice in 2008, was opened in Kilkenny Castle on Saturday 8 August on the second leg of its national tour. The tour was officially launched by Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen TD in the OPW's Farmleigh Gallery in Dublin on 12 May where it was on view to the public until the end ...

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Pecha Kucha Night arrived in Dublin for the first time on Thursday 16 July to a full capacity audience in the Sugar Club! Nine presenters gave us their take on ‘Small Ideas, Big Impact’, with everything from the doorways of the world to space exploration to the best Irish novel (Ulysses v. ...

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The line-up for the first ever Pecha Kucha Night in Dublin has been announced! Taking place on Thursday 16 July from 7.30pm in the Sugar Club on Leeson Street, the theme for the first event is 'Small Ideas, Big Impact'. 10 speakers from various creative backgrounds were invited to participate and they will each take the stand for this unique form of presentation - 20 slides x 20 seconds - a to ...

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Public Conversation No. 1 - 'Home' now what? is an initiative designed to tap into the wealth of creative talent amongst graduates and students who need space to research, to learn new skills and people to discuss these with. The initiative comprises of a series of public conversations, workshops and the provision of studio space and facilities for research in Richview, UCD. It is also hope ...

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The latest documentary project by Areaman Productions, 'The Liberties' will be screened in Nicholas of Myra Parish Hall on Francis Street on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 July at 8pm. 'The Liberties' includes over 15 short films featuring local butchers, green grocers, boxing clubs, stone masons, street traders, evangelists, animators, tailors and local residents including Brenda Fricker, who k ...

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The now what? workshop 'Cohesive Construction' are hosting a table quiz on Tuesday evening, 21 July at 9pm in 4 Dame Lane (upstairs). The table quiz is to fundraise for the 'Cohesive Construction' workshop who hope to construct a timbrel vault as part of the UCD now what? summer school. For more information about the group go to www.cohesiveconstruction.blogspot.com Entry on the night is ...

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