Turbulence: Rebecca Kennedy’s take on the opening celebrations
On Dec. 01, The Model celebrated the opening of our new major contemporary art exhibition with a spectacular array of events. Turbulence is a major exhibition that explores the way in which contemporary artists are responding to the refugee crisis today. The exhibition features work by artists Rossella Biscotti, Elaine
Daniel Chester – Open Studio
There is a contemplative, sublime and somewhat sombre quality in Daniel Chester’s landscapes. When shown during the 2016 Cairde festival, his large-scale rural landscapes emanated a beauty that was both haunting and tender, it was no surprise then, when Chester became the recipient of The Model Cara Award 2016, a
The Model’s Education Autumn/Winter Programme has arrived!
The Model is delighted to announce the arrival of the 2017 Winter/Autumn education programme! This season will see the return of some educational classics like Sligo Latin Dance, Sligo Global Kitchen, a season Family Special, as well as some fantastic new workshops for children on Sundays. Join Dr Marie Bourke,
High Winds Move Slowly
The Model is delighted to announce that our contemporary art exhibition High Winds Move Slowly will be extended until the 12th of November. High Winds Move Slowly is a visual conversation between two artists on alienation, suffering, coping and the nature of life. Henk Visch expresses human suffering in his
Guest Blog: Barry Mc Hugh on Oliver Laric
The following blog by locally-based artist Barry McHugh touches on important threads in the multi-media practice of artist Oliver Laric, whose film installation is currently showing at The Model (until Sunday, October 1st). Laric’s exploration of the nature of images and objects in digital space reveals the internet as not
Culture Night 2017 – What’s on!
Culture night 2017 is nearly upon us, and with the ever fascinating evening drawing closer by the day; we thought we would compile a list of exactly what’s on offer for the only night dedicated to celebrating all things cultural! This years programme is coordinated by The Model on behalf