The Sherkin Island Haiku group has launched its fourth collection of poetry. ‘Light Between Seasons – a year of Haiku poetry from Sherkin Island’ features edited threads of Haiku and the lively quips of conversations that flowed between group members via WhatsApp during Covid lockdown over a twelve-month period from […]
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Nuala Mahon, a Sherkin Island-based fine art photographer, will hold a multi-media exhibition in the Community Hall on Sherkin Island from to September 3-8, from 11am to 5pm daily. ‘Leave no visible trace’ captures Nuala’s interest in environmental issues, and particularly, the detrimental impact of ocean plastic pollution. Her project […]
Irish and international collectors and readers will come together this year for the inaugural West Cork Rare Book Fair, which will run for three days (August 12-14) at the beautiful Inish Beg Estate near Baltimore. This unique event will attract professional and leading international booksellers and some of the world’s […]
What constitutes ‘museum quality’? How much craft is there in art, and vice-versa? Is craftsmanship necessary in a work of art? How do we value ‘works of art’ and ‘craft’? These are some of the questions which have swirled around conversations I’ve had of late with gallerists and fellow artists; […]
Cork Craft & Design, which brings together the best of Cork’s unique craft and design tradition has launched its 2022 programme for Cork Craft Month. Showcasing the best of contemporary Irish craft, over 50 workshops, artist talks, markets and demonstrations will take place across Cork City and County in August. […]
Angela Brady wears many creative hats, all shapes and sizes – architect, fused glass maker, broadcaster, curator, champion of craft and design in West Cork. The co-founder of Brady Mallalieu Architects based in London, Angela’s side hustle as a creative glass maker is rooted in West Cork, where she enjoys […]