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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Street Art & Graffiti (Francis Street area Of Dublin)
Meath Street and Francis Street in Dublin's Liberties are two of the most historically significant streets in Dublin, with their origins rooted in the expansion of the medieval western suburb of the city. The buildings in the area have seen much change in recent years but a number of historic buildings still remain, some of which are amongst the oldest in Dublin.
As of October 2003, Francis Street's well-established and reputable traders have joined forces to form Dublin's first Antiques Quarter, and to launch it they published a guide to Francis Street listing its many antique shops, art galleries and restaurants.
Since the 18th Century, Francis Street has been associated with the finest furniture and skilled craftsmanship. Now with its array of antiques, curios, contemporary art, handcrafted stationery, objets d’art, artisan foods, antique jewellery, beautiful Irish silver and wealth of other collectible pieces, Francis Street is the perfect place to treat yourself to something special or pick up an original gift.
For a copy of the guide contact Norma Rogers on +353 1 454 9467
Friday, March 9, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Dublin Docklands [Post Celtic Tiger]
Photographed using a Sigma DP1 camera.
Most compacts use smaller CCD or CMOS sensors (usually 7-9.5mm diagonally) whose pixels are just 2-3 microns wide, and use a striped or Bayer-pattern RGB filter array to help create a color image from black-and-white-sensitive pixels. At 24.9mm diagonally, the DP1's Foveon X3 Direct Image sensor measures far larger than most compact camera sensors. It also boasts 7.8-micron pixels (typical of 8-10MP DSLRs). Cameras with larger pixels tend to be more sensitive to light and have better noise performance at higher ISOs.
In addition, Foveon X3 sensors use a three-layered approach to capturing red, green, and blue information from a scene, similar to the layers in color film. In the DP1, each layer contains an array of 1768x2652 pixels (4.7MP), which Sigma and Foveon add together for 14.1MP. Claiming the DP1 has a 14.1MP sensor is controversial, since it's not in keeping with certain industry standards, such as CIPA's Effective Pixel rules, which would put it at 4.7MP.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
The U2 Graffiti Wall at Windmill Lane Studios
The U2 Graffiti Wall at Windmill Lane Studios is where U2's music began. They recorded their first three albums there. They continued to use Windmill Lane throughout the 1980's. The wall outside the studio has been marked with chalk, pens and paint over the years by U2 fans from all around the world. Although the studio is no longer located there, the wall still stands as an amazing tribute to the "greatest band on the planet".
Artists such as U2, Van Morrison, Sinéad O'Connor, and Elvis Costello have recorded there. U2 recorded their first three albums at Windmill.
The site of the old studios is covered in graffiti from fans who have paid pilgrimage from all over the world. For U2 fans wishing to visit the site please note it is not sign posted at all and continuously tourists get lost looking for it..
Graffiti - Windmill Lane - Dublin
Windmill Lane Studios have been recommended as a tourist attraction by publications such as The New York Times. Many people are attracted by the significant amounts of graffiti left as a tribute to acts such as U2 and some even add to it themselves when they visit the site.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Graffiti - Windmill Lane
Dublin Docklands is the area of the city of Dublin, Ireland, on both sides of the River Liffey, roughly from Talbot Memorial Bridge eastwards to the Point Depot. It was until recently undergoing a large amount of development but it now appears to be entering into a period of decline and urban decay due to the current economic crisis.
The Dublin Docklands are rich in maritime history, engineering triumphs and landmark architecture so the area is well worth a visit.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Dublin Contemporary 2011: Terrible Beauty—Art, Crisis, Change & The Office of Non-Compliance.
Dublin Contemporary 2011: Terrible Beauty—Art, Crisis, Change & The Office of Non-Compliance., originally uploaded by infomatique.
The first major international exhibition of contemporary art in Dublin since 1988.
The title and theme of Dublin Contemporary 2011 is Terrible Beauty—Art, Crisis, Change & The Office of Non-Compliance. Taken from William Butler Yeats’ famous poem “Easter, 1916”, the exhibition’s title borrows from the Irish writer’s seminal response to turn-of-the-century political events to site art’s underused potential for commenting symbolically on the world’s societal, cultural and economic triumphs and ills. The second part of the exhibition’s title underscores Dublin Contemporary 2011’s emphasis on art that captures the spirit of the present time, while introducing the exhibition’s chief organizational engine: The Office of Non-Compliance.
I had the opportunity to visit the Exhibition at Earlsfort Terrace and I should mention that the organizers kindly provided a press pass.
As you can see from my photographs I found some aspects of the building to be as interesting as the artwork on display. I have come across some negative comments on the web but everyone that I spoke to while I was there really liked it and it certainly appealed to children. Myself, I really enjoyed my visit.
Please excuse the quality of some of the photographs but as I do not use flash the available light was an ongoing problem for me.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Dublin Contemporary 2011: Terrible Beauty—Art, Crisis, Change & The Office of Non-Compliance.
Dublin Contemporary 2011: Terrible Beauty—Art, Crisis, Change & The Office of Non-Compliance., originally uploaded by infomatique.
The first major international exhibition of contemporary art in Dublin since 1988.
The title and theme of Dublin Contemporary 2011 is Terrible Beauty—Art, Crisis, Change & The Office of Non-Compliance. Taken from William Butler Yeats’ famous poem “Easter, 1916”, the exhibition’s title borrows from the Irish writer’s seminal response to turn-of-the-century political events to site art’s underused potential for commenting symbolically on the world’s societal, cultural and economic triumphs and ills. The second part of the exhibition’s title underscores Dublin Contemporary 2011’s emphasis on art that captures the spirit of the present time, while introducing the exhibition’s chief organizational engine: The Office of Non-Compliance.
I had the opportunity to visit the Exhibition at Earlsfort Terrace and I should mention that the organizers kindly provided a press pass.
As you can see from my photographs I found some aspects of the building to be as interesting as the artwork on display. I have come across some negative comments on the web but everyone that I spoke to while I was there really liked it and it certainly appealed to children. Myself, I really enjoyed my visit.
Please excuse the quality of some of the photographs but as I do not use flash the available light was an ongoing problem for me.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Dublin Contemporary 2011 - Iveagh Gardens In Dublin
A NEW VISUAL arts exhibition has opened in Dublin which features over 90 artists from five continents.
A major exhibition called The Office of Non-Compliance is housed in Earlsfort Terrace and I hope to publish some photographs later this week. The Iveagh Gardens are being transformed into a sculpture garden throughout the six-week event and I took the opportunity to photograph some go them. I assume that more are to be added, I will check on a regular basis.
Theme
The title and theme of Dublin Contemporary 2011 is Terrible Beauty—Art, Crisis, Change & The Office of Non-Compliance. Taken from William Butler Yeats’ famous poem “Easter, 1916”, the exhibition’s title borrows from the Irish writer’s seminal response to turn-of-the-century political events to site art’s underused potential for commenting symbolically on the world’s societal, cultural and economic triumphs and ills.
The second part of the exhibition’s title underscores Dublin Contemporary 2011’s emphasis on art that captures the spirit of the present time, while introducing the exhibition’s chief organizational engine: The Office of Non-Compliance. Headed up by Dublin Contemporary 2011 lead curators Jota Castro (artist/curator) and Christian Viveros-Fauné (critic/curator), The Office of Non-Compliance will function as a collaborative agency within Dublin Contemporary 2011, establishing creative solutions for real or symbolic problems that stretch the bounds of conventional art experience.
Venues and Programme
The main exhibition hub at Earlsfort Terrace, former home of University College Dublin, will provide a range of unusual spaces for mini solo exhibitions that range from large-scale installations to smaller intimate hangings. The Office of Non-Compliance, located within the Earlsfort Terrace exhibition site, will function as a promoter of ideas around a laundry list of non-conformist art proposals. This element of the exhibition will include ad-hoc, accessible structures for discourse around art and its place in society.
Extending its reach across the city, Dublin Contemporary 2011 will partner with four important Dublin galleries: The Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, The National Gallery of Ireland and The Royal Hibernian Academy.
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane will present a retrospective of the work of renowned Irish artist Willie Doherty. An exhibition of American painter Alice Neel’s striking, psychologically penetrating portraits will take place at The Douglas Hyde Gallery.
The National Gallery of Ireland will host works by a number of international artists as well as a new commission by the distinguished Irish artist Brian O’Doherty. The Royal Hibernian Academy will host an exhibition of works by American painter Lisa Yuskavage and a new commission by Irish artist James Coleman.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Street Art - Hand Painted Ceramic Tiles By Katie Holten
A NEW VISUAL arts exhibition has opened in Dublin which features over 90 artists from five continents.
Dublin Contemporary 2011 includes a range of talks, tours and special events in conjunction with a wide range of exhibits.
Four main galleries are participating in the event – the Douglas Hyde Gallery, the Hugh Lane, the National Gallery of Ireland and the Royal Hibernian Academy – and a major exhibition called The Office of Non-Compliance is housed in Earlsfort Terrace (I have obtained a press pass and hope to visit next week).
The Iveagh Gardens are being transformed into a sculpture garden throughout the six-week event.
Meanwhile, out on the city’s streets, artist Katie Holten has been leaving a series of hand-painted ceramic tiles bearing lines from On The Nature of Things by Lucretius.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Graffiti - Halloween
Windmill Lane Studios have been recommended as a tourist attraction by publications such as The New York Times. Many people are attracted by the significant amounts of graffiti left as a tribute to acts such as U2 and some even add to it themselves when they visit the site.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
North – Poles apart by Daniel Doyle
Since 2002 Duthain Dealbh have created theamed sand sculptors in the Upper Courtyard of Dublin Castle. The theme for the 2011 instillation is 'Compass'. Work began on the sculptors in late July and they will be on display, free of charge, for the month of August.
Duthain Dealbh (Fleeting Sculpture in Irish), is a group of the three Irish sculptors Daniel Doyle, Niall Magee and Alan Magee, all graduates of Fine Art Sculpture from the Dublin Institute of Technology. Duthain Dealbh was formed officially in 2001 to facilitate the production of large scale sculpture projects and Documentary & film making. They specialise in the ephemeral sculpture materials of Sand, Snow, Ice & Fire, attending sculpture festivals and symposia all over the world and also the production of art based documentaries and films.
The origins of their involvement in this area stemmed from in an invitation to participate in an international Sand Sculpture event which arrived at the university for Fergus Mulvaney, back in 1993. After this introduction more invitations came which allowed the three members of Duthain Dealbh, Magee, Doyle and Magee to be introduced to the various ephemeral media.
Over the last number of years Duthain Dealbh has also branched into Ice sculpting, participating successfully in many competitions and festivals around the world. Their first Film/Documentary Production, "Cool Carvings" was extremely well received and had its first airing on TG4 in 2003, and also received great praise when it was screened at the İzmir International Film Festival in Turkey in 2004.
Two members, Alan Magee and Daniel Doyle, have returned form an international Ice sculpture competition in Jelgava, Latvia where for the second year running they have been awarded First prize. In 2007 their sculpture entitled 'Why are we here?' was a poignant depiction of the humanity between two apposing soldiers in the midst of war.
Sand Sculptures By Duthain Dealbh - Dublin Castle
Since 2002 Duthain Dealbh have created theamed sand sculptors in the Upper Courtyard of Dublin Castle. The theme for the 2011 instillation is 'Compass'. Work began on the sculptors in late July and they will be on display, free of charge, for the month of August.
Duthain Dealbh (Fleeting Sculpture in Irish), is a group of the three Irish sculptors Daniel Doyle, Niall Magee and Alan Magee, all graduates of Fine Art Sculpture from the Dublin Institute of Technology. Duthain Dealbh was formed officially in 2001 to facilitate the production of large scale sculpture projects and Documentary & film making. They specialise in the ephemeral sculpture materials of Sand, Snow, Ice & Fire, attending sculpture festivals and symposia all over the world and also the production of art based documentaries and films.
The origins of their involvement in this area stemmed from in an invitation to participate in an international Sand Sculpture event which arrived at the university for Fergus Mulvaney, back in 1993. After this introduction more invitations came which allowed the three members of Duthain Dealbh, Magee, Doyle and Magee to be introduced to the various ephemeral media.
Over the last number of years Duthain Dealbh has also branched into Ice sculpting, participating successfully in many competitions and festivals around the world. Their first Film/Documentary Production, "Cool Carvings" was extremely well received and had its first airing on TG4 in 2003, and also received great praise when it was screened at the İzmir International Film Festival in Turkey in 2004.
Two members, Alan Magee and Daniel Doyle, have returned form an international Ice sculpture competition in Jelgava, Latvia where for the second year running they have been awarded First prize. In 2007 their sculpture entitled 'Why are we here?' was a poignant depiction of the humanity between two apposing soldiers in the midst of war.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Graffiti And Street Art - Windmill Land (U2 Studios)
Windmill Lane in Dublin has often been recommended as a "must see" tourist attraction by publications such as The New York Times. Many people, local and foreign, are attracted by the significant amounts of graffiti left as a tribute to acts such as U2 and some even add to it themselves when they visit the site.
It should be noted that there is very little U2 specific graffiti remaining at this location. Until a few weeks ago there was another "U2 Graffiti Wall" nearby at Hanover Quay but when I last visited the U2 specific graffiti had been painted over.
Windmill Lane Studios, also known as the "U2 studio", was a three-storey music recording studio located in Windmill Lane. It was opened in 1978 by Brian Masterson who is a company director and head engineer. It was originally used to record traditional Irish music until U2 came along and began to record there.
The actual studios having moved elsewhere. Nevertheless, the building is still a popular tourist attraction.
The U2 Specific Graffiti Has Been Painted Over - Hanover Quay (Dublin)
The U2 Specific Graffiti Has Been Painted Over - Hanover Quay (Dublin), originally uploaded by infomatique.
Hanover Quay Studios became a focal point for U2 fans from across the world and the wall across the street became the new ‘U2 Wall’, featuring lots of graffiti. In general the graffiti was not very artistic but I considered it to be interesting.
I visit the area every few weeks and when I visited earlier this week I was more than a little bit surprised to see the most of the U2 specific graffiti had been painted over and replaced by very generic graffiti and/or street art.
William Murphy On Google+
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Graffiti And Street Art - Windmill Land (U2 Studios)
Windmill Lane Studios is globally recognised for its connection to internationally recognised artists of Irish extraction such as U2, Sinéad O'Connor, Eleanor McEvoy, The Corrs, and Clannad, whilst Van Morrison acquired it for his own personal use in 2006. Juniper, the band which later became Bell X1 and Damien Rice, recorded some of their musical material on location at the studios during their brief existence in the 1990s, including the song which eventually divided them creatively. The Clannad song, "Theme from Harry's Game", which went on to chart in the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as in the band's native Ireland, was originally recorded at Windmill Lane Studios. International artists have also made use of Windmill Lane Studios; these include the Rolling Stones, Kate Bush, Kylie Minogue, R.E.M., Elvis Costello, The Waterboys and The Spice Girls. Albums to have been fully or partially recorded at Windmill Lane Studios include Boy, War and The Joshua Tree by U2, Back on Top, Magic Time and Pay the Devil by Van Morrison, Hounds of Love by Kate Bush, Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys, and Spike by Elvis Costello.
Renowned producers such as Steve Lillywhite, Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, Stephen Street, Geoff Emerick, Nellee Hooper, Trevor Horn, Flood and Don Was have made extensive use of the facilities at Windmill Lane Studios.
Graffiti And Street Art In Dublin Docklands
Windmill Lane in Dublin has often been recommended as a "must see" tourist attraction by publications such as The New York Times. Many people, local and foreign, are attracted by the significant amounts of graffiti left as a tribute to acts such as U2 and some even add to it themselves when they visit the site.
It should be noted that there is very little U2 specific graffiti remaining at this location. Until a few weeks ago there was another "U2 Graffiti Wall" nearby at Hanover Quay but when I last visited the U2 specific graffiti had been painted over.
Windmill Lane Studios, also known as the "U2 studio", was a three-storey music recording studio located in Windmill Lane. It was opened in 1978 by Brian Masterson who is a company director and head engineer. It was originally used to record traditional Irish music until U2 came along and began to record there.
The actual studios having moved elsewhere. Nevertheless, the building is still a popular tourist attraction.
The U2 Specific Graffiti Has Been Painted Over - Hanover Quay (Dublin)
The U2 Specific Graffiti Has Been Painted Over - Hanover Quay (Dublin), originally uploaded by infomatique.
Hanover Quay Studios became a focal point for U2 fans from across the world and the wall across the street became the new ‘U2 Wall’, featuring lots of graffiti. In general the graffiti was not very artistic but I considered it to be interesting.
I visit the area every few weeks and when I visited earlier this week I was more than a little bit surprised to see the most of the U2 specific graffiti had been painted over and replaced by very generic graffiti and/or street art.
William Murphy On Google+
Street Art In Greystones
Greystones (Na Clocha Liatha in Irish) is a coastal town in County Wicklow, approximately 18 miles south of Ireland’s capital Dublin.
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