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Near Faraway Places

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Brianna Hurley and Thomas Barron Curated by Dominic Thorpe Near Faraway Places is a two person exhibition which brings together the work of artists Brianna Hurley and Thomas Barron to speak to the idea of ‘places’ that are both close and distant, familiar and unfamiliar, clear and indecipherable. Both artists are members of the KCAT

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What’s The Occasion – an exhibition by Kym Tracey

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

What’s The Occasion? is an engaging solo exhibition by Kildare artist Kym Tracey. This exhibition showcases a collection of original paintings, drawings and sculptures, inspired by celebrations, occasions and key moments in time – some of which hold a personal narrative to the artist. Kym’s artworks are contemporary and nostalgic all at once. Initially taking

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CULTURE NIGHT: Rejection, Rejection

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Artist Noel Hensey presents an artist talk with a difference. Part artist talk, part stand-up comedy routine and part satire on the artworld, Hensey dives into the realities of life as a working artist and the inevitable rejections that must be faced along the way. About Noel Hensey (b. Dublin) currently lives and works in

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Dwelling by Caoimhe McGuckin

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The house is more than bricks and mortar. It is ‘our first universe.’ ‘Dwelling’ exhibition explores the art of worldmaking; a process that nurtures agency, belonging and selfhood where household objects are reimagined to reflect the simple yet profound nature of children’s daydreams. With a focus on everyday spaces and objects that form the backdrop

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Beer and tea instead of milk – an exhibition by Saidhbhín Gibson

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This solo exhibition of work by Saidhbhín Gibson features groupings of elements which are interconnected with themselves and with the viewer. The shrinking habitats of, and the apathy towards, the more-than-human could be defined as the second wave of colonialism in Ireland. The distance between human and “nature” expands leaving crumbs of chance encounters with

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H U D D L E

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

H U D D L E is a roving, inclusive event for the discussion around contemporary art and associative narratives. It was devised and is chaired by Saidhbhín Gibson. The project was initiated to facilitate those interested in contemporary art, and supplementary subjects, to come together. Since 2017, there have been 22 huddles in over

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