Our Type is an ongoing photographic project documenting the disappearing shopfronts, signage and typography of Ireland's towns and villages.
All in Arts
Myne
We chatted with Dublin-based graff artist Myne about how he started painting, his artistic influences, transforming perceptions of graffiti, and his views on Dublin’s development.
Explorations with Colour — Shane O'Malley
We chat to Galway-based artist Shane O’Malley, known for his abstract geometric murals that explore relationships between space and colour, about changing the form of public art.
'Cosmic Boogie' - the debut album by Chilli Flake
We sat down for a chat with Chili Flake to mark the release of his debut album, ‘Cosmic Boogie’, full of laid-back psychedelic groovers infused with flows delivered as Gaeilge.
Phibsboro Press
We chatted to Phibsboro Press founder Eamonn Hall to understand the ethos behind this impressive independent publishing imprint and uncover a new perspective on Irish architecture.
ALLKINDS
ALLKINDS is an art-book publication and online exhibition featuring creative work produced in quarantine by over 100 Irish artists, highlighting the emergence of a unique creative passion during the last year.
The Absolute State
The Absolute State, created by Dublin playwright Luke Shanahan, is a piece of verbatim theatre addressing of alcohol in Ireland, premiering at the Galway Fringe Festival on Thursday the 24th of September.
Nah
Nah, an independent design company founded by two brothers, Aran and Dylan Quinn, epitomises the ability to have a laugh while producing high-quality creative work.
Marcus Woods — Self Portrait & Self Funding
After 16 months of work, Marcus Woods has released his debut full-length project ‘Self-Portrait’. We spoke to Ryan about the album, his unique Kickstarter funding approach and the life of a career artist in 2020 Dublin.
The Positive Space
The Positive Space is an exceptional spontaneous public art movement, commandeering the empty advertising boards of Dublin during the COVID-19 crisis to create a gallery of Ireland’s finest photographers.
Limit — Sam McCabe
Limit is a photo series shot by photographer Sam McCabe that evokes the eerie tranquillity of the local travel restrictions set down in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dublin Art Life
Dublin Art Life is an online platform showcasing the happenings in Dublin’s art galleries and museums. They visit, promote and discuss the city’s current exhibitions.
Asylum Archive: Inside Direct Provision
Asylum Archive is an online resource created by artist Vukašin Nedeljkovic to document the experience of asylum seekers in Direct Provision through photography.
Hidden Faces
An interview with illustrator Hidden Faces, who produced the sick artwork for our FLEECED print, about his whopper figurative pieces that capture the characters and angles of Dublin.
Jim Fuller on Seeing Your Surroundings in a New Light
Jim Fuller’s unreal photos cast the mundane corners of Dublin in a new light. We chatted to him about photography as a creative medium and what he hopes to achieve in future.
Carl Hickey Paints Real Life
In this interview, Carl Hickey tells the story of how he got into painting and explains his motivations for depicting unconventional real life scenes, like forensic investigations and tenant evictions.
'BOYHOOD'
Louis O’Sullivan’s photo series is an exploration of the feeling underlying moments of naïve freedom.
Interview: Quinton Campbell
Quinton Campbell is a pillar of positivity on the Irish music scene. Rachael Bailey interviewed him to suss his latest projects and what he thinks the music community can do to avoid the negative fallout from Covid-19.
Expressions of Masculinity
Christopher Clery critiques broad expressions of masculinity in his art, celebrating queer sensibility and the beauty found in the male form.
Decoy
Decoy wants to bring walls alive across Ireland and abroad with his murals, canvas paintings and prints.