What: A vibrant outdoor gallery featuring works by six talented artists, celebrating themes of joy and community. Where: Thomas Street, Crane Street, and Market Street in Dublin 8, showcasing large-scale murals and printed works. When: Launching March 15th, 2024, and running for three months. Why: Part of St. Patrick’s Festival 2024, bringing art, vibrancy, and a sense of community to Dublin 8 in collaboration with the Guinness Storehouse, the Digital Hub, and Dublin City Council. Curated by: Good Shout Studio, a Dublin 8-based creative agency.
Featured Artists
Claire Prouvost: A French muralist based in Dublin, Claire’s work is known for its bold, joyful characters and dynamic use of colour. She often explores themes of community, celebration, and the energy of urban life.
Sophia Vigne Welsh: Sophia creates visually striking abstract works that explore nature, colour, and the interplay of light and form. Her pieces evoke a sense of renewal and optimism.
Mark Conlan: This artist playfully reimagines Dublin’s architectural landmarks with a whimsical touch. He often blends natural elements into urban landscapes, creating a sense of wonder and connection with the city.
Ruan van Vliet: Ruan’s distinctive style features playful, cartoon-like characters with a contemporary edge. His works explore the concept of modern-day “cowboys” within the context of Dublin 8, finding unique stories within the urban landscape.
Bebhinn Eilish & Gavin Connell: This creative duo combines Bebhinn’s delicate, ethereal illustrations with Gavin’s bold, graphic style. Their work often explores themes of nature, interconnectedness, and the transformative power of art.
Gavin Connell: Gavin Connell is a 26-year-old illustrator/designer based in Dublin, Ireland. His style is made up of his main inspirations such as vintage comics, 1930’s animation, old school rave posters and contemporary illustration/character design. Graduating from NCAD in June 2018, he went straight into freelancing and working for himself. He worked closely as a junior designer with John Slade of H.Y.T Studio 2017-2018 on jobs for large brands such as Nike and Vans where he learned a lot of technical skills.
How to Experience A Better City
The gallery is designed to be enjoyed by simply walking along the designated streets. Follow the trail and discover the artworks.
This is the first time that I have been able to properly photograph this structure even though the FX30 camera is a video-centrice device.
Guinness Storehouse is a tourist attraction at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. Since opening in 2000, it has received over twenty million visitors.
The Storehouse covers seven floors surrounding a glass atrium shaped in the form of a pint of Guinness. The ground floor introduces the beer’s four ingredients (water, barley, hops and yeast), and the brewery’s founder, Arthur Guinness. Other floors feature the history of Guinness advertising and include an interactive exhibit on responsible drinking. The seventh floor houses the Gravity Bar with views of Dublin and where visitors may drink a pint of Guinness included in the price of admission.
The building in which the Storehouse is located was constructed in 1902 as a fermentation plant for the St. James’s Gate Brewery (yeast is added to the brew). It was designed in the style of the Chicago School of Architecture and was the first multi-storey steel-framed building to be constructed in Ireland. The building was used continuously as the fermentation plant of the Brewery until its closure in 1988, when a new fermentation plant was completed near the River Liffey.
In 1997, it was decided to convert the building into the Guinness Storehouse, replacing the Guinness Hop Store as the Brewery’s visitor centre. The redesign of the building was undertaken by the UK-based design firm Imagination in conjunction with the Dublin-based architects firm RKD, and the Storehouse opened to the public on 2 December 2000. In 2006-08 a new wing was developed, and Euro 2.5 million was invested in a live technology-driven multi-media installation demonstrating the modern brewing process for Guinness, which was designed by London-based museum design specialist, Event Communications.
In May 2011, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited the Storehouse as part of a state visit to Ireland.
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