Artwork for an Imperfect World 21st Feb - 4 Mar

dublin | arts and media | event notice Wednesday February 23, 2005 21:48 by pppp

Food van in Gallery? Templebar Gallery

'An Artwork for an Imperfect World', a socially-engaged art project offering hospitality to the homeless over twelve consecutive evenings, 7pm - 9pm, 21st February - 4 March

Its open to everyone to come and have a cup of tea during the day till 5 I think.

'In Conversation with Mick O'Kelly' 11.00am Friday 25th February Main Gallery Space

'An Artwork for an Imperfect World' is an ambitious and provocative project that challenges contemporary art practice by posing compelling questions about the nature and potential of an artwork. For the period of its exhibition the artwork will serve a variety of functions all engaging with the subject of homelessness. The work becomes a catalyst for the discourse that is central to Mick O'Kelly's artistic strategies. Active audience participation is invited during the discussion.

Temple Bar Gallery have worked closely with project partners Merchants Quay Ireland, a non-governmental organisation, to ensure an active participation in the project and to endeavour to provide expected standards of discretion and sensitivity in its operation. At the close of the exhibition the artwork will pass to Merchants Quay Ireland for continued use as part of its outreach programme. Temple Bar Gallery and Studios have collaborated with City Arts Centre in organising a series of roundtable discussions with organisations and individuals engaged with the issues ahead of the project. The project has been prefaced with lectures by Dennis Adams, Edward Soja, and Marjetica Potrc.