Our Type is an ongoing photographic project documenting the disappearing shopfronts, signage and typography of Ireland's towns and villages.
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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.
Epitaph for a Dublin Car Park
Micheál O’Connell investigates why car parks dominate Dublin and imagines how they could be repurposed as public spaces.
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.
Liveable Dublin
Dublin City Council have resurfaced plans to turn College Green into a central plaza, but is city centre pedestrianisation enough to make Ireland’s capital genuinely liveable?
'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.
Supporting League of Ireland Football
The 2021 League of Ireland season could be a turning point for the Irish football. Keith Duffy explores how Irish football fans can help Irish football culture grow.
Black and Irish Voices
Reflecting on the massive summer protests and speaking to Femi Bankole, an organiser from the influential Black & Irish Instagram page, Conor Kelly continues the Black Lives Matter discussion.
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.
Prozak Drops Debut EP 'Make Me Feel'
We spoke to Dublin DJ and Producer ‘PROZAK’ after the release of his debut EP ‘Make Me Feel’.
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.
Designing Dublin
After the COVID-19 crisis, we have the opportunity as citizens to be involved in designing Dublin's future. We offer some suggestions on where to begin this process.
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.
The Resurgence of Black Lives Matter in Ireland
Aghogho Sophie Okpara analyses racism in Ireland, details her own experiences of its many manifestations, and offers a hopeful vision for where we can go from here.