Illustrator, Street Artist and Art Teacher to-be Niall O’Lochlainn discusses his creative characters, full-time art, and his ambitions for the near and far future.
Creatives Catch Up - Du Jingze & Aoife Dunne
Visual Artist Aoife Dunne and Fine Art Painter Du Jingze created a visual conversation for FAC. In this unqique representation of modern communication, they discussed where they are in their artistic paths and what their plans are for the future.
Self-Confidence, not Self-Comparison - Farouk Alao
Graphic design student Farouk Alao talks racism, confidence and it’s effect on his career in the modelling industry.
ATMOS on Graffuturism
“Graffuturism is painting pieces that don’t follow the written rule book of graffiti”.
We chatted to ATMOS about his fresh painting style, his inspirations, and the future of the Irish scene.
Sky's the Limit - Marcus Woods
FAC Focus: Marcus Woods is garnering rave reviews for his new EP, 'Demo’. We discussed his rapid rise in the Irish scene and some exciting plans for the future alongside the release of his video single ‘Somni’.
Fear in Film: When Sound Scares Us
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.