Despite their shared name, Conor and Róisín have never met before. However, bonded by a shared approach to art, this conversation reads like one between old friends. Both based in Dublin, Conor works as an illustrator and printmaker whilst Róisín …
Arts & Culture
The Royal Hibernian Academy Gallery is really helping artists
Caroline Costello breaks down the RHA’s new campaign to financially support Irish artists after the worst of the pandemic
The Royal Hibernian Academy Gallery (RHA) has set up a new programme called The Really Helping Artists campaign, aiming to support Irish artists during the pandemic. The rise of Covid-19 has caused issues for almost all types of professions, but …
A look into Yayoi Kusama’s world of mirrors
Emma Lueders travels to London to view the Yayoi Kusama 2020 exhibition: Infinity Mirror Rooms at the Tate Modern
The name Yayoi Kusama should be familiar to anyone who has an interest in art, feminism or polka dots. The Japanese artist has been infusing the art world with conceptualism, focusing on sexual and autobiographical themes. After my initial introduction …
A Play to tackle sexual violence and the Irish Restorative Justice System
Trinity News sits down with Geoff Power, playwright of STRONGER included in this year’s Dublin Theatre Festival
This article contains discussion and brief descriptions of sexual violence.
Like always, this year’s Dublin Theatre Festival is host to outstanding theatrical experiences. The annual event, funded by The Arts council, runs from the 30th of September to the 17th …
Artists in Conversation: Niamh Barry and Gabrielle Fullam
Maisie McGregor sits down with Dublin-based photographer Niamh Barry and Trinity student writer and activist Gabrielle Fullam
Gabrielle and Niamh know each other, but more than this they share distinct artistic principles that make this conversation entirely fascinating and, further, important. Both are deeply implanted within the personal, recognizing the vital connection between art and the community …
“The only person that is going to be with you through every moment is yourself” – A conversation with Larissa Brigatti
Elena Mc Crory interviews Trinity graduate Larissa Brigatti on her novel O Sétimo Portão
Larissa Brigatti is cool as a cucumber. “I was talking to my dad on the phone and I said, ‘you know I love writing; I think I should go back to it’.” She leads me through her time studying Drama …
My top five Trinity-based books
Ria Walls explores and ranks College’s appearances in literature
After a summer spent waiting with anticipation for a return to campus come September, and a very abnormal past academic year, many of us have taken to reading Trinity-based novels to help us imagine walking around Front Square, studying in …
A round-up of Culture Night 2021 in Dublin
Ella-Bleu Kiely reflects on Dublin’s most magical Culture Night yet
Culture Night Dublin made its return on Friday, September 17 with a colourful bang, including over 200 participating venues and more than 250 in-person and online events for audiences to enjoy across the county. As what could be called the …
Hertta Kiiski wants young people to stay hopeful about climate change
Oona Kauppi interviews Finnish artist Hertta Kiiski on her work Milky Way for PhotoIreland Festival 2021
In the midst of climate-induced anxiety, Hertta Kiiski’s artwork stands out like a beacon. The Finnish artist’s colourful installations combine photography, film, live performance and textiles, yet broach some of the more pressing issues of our age. I sat down …
New academic year, New Perspectives
Elena McCrory walks us through the National Gallery of Ireland’s New Perspectives, Acquisitions 2011-2020 exhibition
New Perspectives, Acquisitions 2011-2020 made me nostalgic. Walking through the corridors of our beloved National Gallery (NGI) after its long enclosure gave me a sense of reunification. These new acquisitions were displayed, some for the very first time, from May …