What is it about sound that can evoke our deepest, darkest emotions? Kieran Enright discusses fear in film in our spooky Soapbox special.
'Headed Home' - Lago Merch*
Local Labels: First capsule by Lago Merch*, its a fresh collection. Give them garms a gander.
What Makes a Magritte?
The Belgian surrealist lamented on the human perception of reality through his disturbing paintings. FAC Looks Back at what makes a Magritte.
Grey Area Exhibition II
FAC Checks: Grey Area II, hosted by SUBSET. Point Square. Friday, 26th October. Artists, 17ft murals, music, drink, a free magazine, and all profits going to Inner City Helping Homeless. Get on it.
'Casino' - System Garms
Local Labels: System Garments drop ‘Casino’, a commentary on Dublin’s gambling culture
CABAL
The Limerick collective creating a buzz with their garms and events.
Daire Lynch - Figurative Oil Painter
Homegrown Artists: Have a gander at the captivating works of self-taught oil painter Daire Lynch
Nostalgia
Local Labels: Nostalgia, a new brand with some fresh samples, including graphic tees and a workwear jacket
A House and a Home
Waffles: A new FAC series in which we look at different situations in Dublin through short stories. This one looks at the homeless.
Kevin Judge - Painter, Printmaker and Photographer
Homegrown Artists: A collection of visual works from the talented Dublin painter, printmaker and photographer Kevin Judge
KAWS
Graffiti, street artist, toy maker, clothing designer. FAC Looks Back at the works of KAWS.
20/20 Vision
Local Labels: 20/20 Vision, a brand that popped up in late 2017 and recently retailed at Emporium Irelands event in Lucky's
Illustrator and Me
Chats About Chats: Sneakerhead Turned Illustrator and Product Designer
Emporium Ireland at Lucky's
FAC Checks: The growing streetwear scene in Ireland. Local labels are popping up all the time. We had a look at the upcoming Emporium Ireland event, in collaboration with Coffee and Kicks and Soul Doubt magazine
Francis Matthews - Oil Paintings of Dublin Streets
Homegrown Artists: Francis Matthews is a visual artist working mainly in oil painting. His work focuses on light, architecture and the city.
FYNCH
FAC Focus: Fynch, the self proclaimed sacrifice of Drimnagh. We chatted to him ahead of his Fringe Festival gig this Friday about his love of football, his live shows so far including one at EP this year, his Mixvape EP and his plans for future projects.
SCRT AW18
The latest release from London’s artists collective SCRT, featuring works from Bo Matteini, Izzie Hill & Jesse Feinman.
Nike X - React 87's
Chats about Chats: The Nike x Undercover React 87’s that debuted at PFW in March and are finally dropping this Thursday.
Sussing Out Scientology
The Church of Scientology, putting the cult in culture. Scientologists recently opened up a centre in Firhouse, Dublin. FAC went to investigate. We sussed out the building, met some of the members, and took the personality test.
Helmut Lang FW18 Collection (Mens)
The New York Fashion House Are Rising From The Ashes Due To a Brand Restructure