Dublin City Council has issued its fourth legal action against SUBSET, an artistic collective behind striking city centre murals. SUBSET believes the litigation is an attempt by the council to become the arbitrator of what constitutes acceptable art.
Meet Laura Quinn, the Irish woman using a combination of digital technologies with traditional glass-making to redefine the medium. She talks about her career, securing commissions and breaking into a male-dominated industry.
Lobby groups have campaigned for a universal basic income for years. Now, it looks like a pilot programme will be announced in this year’s Budget. Arts workers are the obvious choice to trial it over the next three years, but some elements of the anticipated pilot still need to be ironed out.
IMMA Director Annie Fletcher reflects on a turbulent year and why challenging the historical idea of a museum is key to its survival.
With U2, he helped build the biggest band on the planet. With Riviera, he has created one of the most-watched TV programmes in the world. In a rare interview, Paul McGuinness reveals the commercial strategy behind U2 and reflects upon his career.
As the entertainment industry remains frozen by Covid-19 restrictions, Deutsche Entertainment enters the all-Ireland gig market with three experienced local partners.
Van Morrison's recent bizarre call for live concerts to resume amid a resurgence in the pandemic is no surprise to those who, like Sam Smyth, have known him all his life and accepted that his social etiquette as well as his musical talent are well outside the norm.
Smaller crowds, outdoor or online performances and no sense of intimacy. This is what's on the cards for Irish theatres as they begin to get back to work. Already under funding pressure, will Covid-19 impact the industry further?
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