Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition: A Softer Cadence by Deirdre Kearney

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The seventh edition of the Italian Fusion Festival will feature a solo art exhibition by renowned Irish visual artist Deirdre Kearney. Titled “A Softer Cadence”, this captivating exhibition will be displayed during the festival at the United Arts Club. The exhibition will be open throughout the festival evening, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in Deirdre Kearney’s evocative visual narratives while enjoying the vibrant lineup of musical performances, Italian food, Aperol Spritz, and more.

Deirdre Kearney, based in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, brings a unique perspective to her work. She blends her background in law and art to explore the concept of truth. After graduating with a Master’s in Art in the Contemporary World from the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) in Dublin in 2015, Deirdre embarked on an illustrious artistic journey.

Her work has been widely recognized, from her residencies under the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) scheme to her solo exhibitions and participation in prestigious group shows. In 2012, her series *The Shipwright’s Daughter* was showcased at the Titanic Centre in Belfast as part of the Titanic Exhibition.

Deirdre’s paintings, featured in private and public collections worldwide, challenge the legitimacy of received truths, capturing the delicate interplay between memory, perception, and visual distortion. This solo exhibition promises an evocative journey through Deirdre’s artistic exploration. Each piece traces a line from witnessing to memory, offering viewers a contemplative experience that invites introspection and dialogue.

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Mario Sughi Art Exhibition

Mario Sughi (nerosunero) Art Exhibition

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During the festival, it will be possible to admire and buy at a very special price some artworks of Italian artist residents in Dublin, Mario Sughi (nerosunero).

Mario Sughi (nerosunero) is an Italian painter and illustrator based in Dublin. His solo exhibitions include Couple in the large space of the Complex Studios in Smithfield Square (Dublin 2011). He participated in the 54th Venice Biennale, the Italian Pavilion in the World, at the Italian Institute of Culture (Dublin 2011), and his work has been regularly shown in the RHA Annual Exhibitions

Over the past ten years, other solo exhibitions followed abroad and across Ireland, at Greyfriars  Municipal Art Gallery (Waterford 2012), Luan Gallery (Athlone 2017), Droichead Arts Centre (Drogheda 2017), the Italian Institute of Culture and the United Arts Club (Dublin 2022 & 2023).

In recent years, his works have been chosen for book and magazine covers, such as the Italian editions of novels by Sally Rooney, Emilie Pine, Emma Straub, and David Nicholls, and the weekly newspaper Domani.

The Full Experience Ticket includes General Admission, Pizza, Glass of Prosecco, Dance Workshop and one of the 16 original digital paintings author proofs generously donated by the artist nerosunero (Mario Sughi), displayed at the festival. The artworks, where Dublin is the main theme, are signed by the author. They are framed and printed on Hamermulle 308 gsm photo rag fine art paper. Size: 40x50cm. Before buying the ticket check the artworks and contact us at info@italianfusionfestival.com to choose the artwork among those still available, and you can collect it at the end of the festival.

Artworks in the exhibition and on sale

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Art Exhib

Italian Fusion – A Visual Art Show

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The Opening of the Exhibition “Fusion – A visual Art Show” took place at the Italian Institute of Culture, Dublin yesterday Thursday 16th June.

The exhibition shows works by Giulio Vesprini and Shane O’Driscoll, both street artists, art designers and urban art curators.

The exhibition was introduced by the director of the Italian Institute of Culture, Marco Gioacchini, the director of Radio Dublin and of the Italian Fusion Festival Maurizio Pittau, the curator of the exhibition Cristina Ciampaglione and the street artists Giulio Vedprini and Shahe O ‘Driscoll were present.

The initiative, organised by Radio Dublino is the third exhibit in “The Art of Italian Illustration 2022” series and is part of the Italian Fusion Festival 2022.

The exhibition will be open to the public until 2nd July, Mon-Fri from 10am to 1pm and from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Download here the pdf brochure by clicking HERE.

Shane O’Driscoll

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We are happy to introduce Shane O’Driscoll the Irish part of our art exhibition Italian Fusion – A visual Art Show – Shane O’Driscoll e Giulio Vesprini in mostra. Italian Fusion is the third exhibition in the series “The art of Italian illustration 2022” organised by the Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin throughout 2022. Attendance is free. The exhibition will be open from 16th June to 2nd July 2022 on weekdays only (10am-1pm and 2.30pm-4.30pm). More info here and here the booklet .

Shane O’Driscoll is a visual artist who practices mainly in printmaking and murals. The art of balance informs his work. Limited elements ranging from the geometric to the textured are carefully positioned against a fl at back-ground. Each motif is distinctive in its own right but it also enhances and resonates with those around, creating an element of tension or frisson across the composition.

He studied Visual Communications and is a member of Cork Printmakers. He also creates large scale murals in both city and rural settings. He has exhibited his work internationally and throughout Ireland. Shane has work in the permanent collection of The National Gallery of Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, Glucksman Museum UCC, and UCD.

Info: www.mrshaneodriscoll.com

Giulio Semprini

Giulio Vesprini

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We are happy to introduce Giulio Vesprini the Italian part of our art exhibition Italian Fusion – A visual Art Show – Shane O’Driscoll e Giulio Vesprini in mostra. Italian Fusion is the third exhibition in the series “The art of Italian illustration 2022” organized by the Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin throughout 2022. Attendance is free. The exhibition will be open from 16th June to 2nd July 2022 on weekdays only (10am-1pm and 2.30pm-4.30pm). More info here and here the booklet .

Giulio Vesprini (°1980, Civitanova Marche, Italy) is an urban artist and graphic designer who works in a variety of media. He has attended two major schools: Accademy of Fine Arts and the Departement of Architecture. With a subtle minimalistic approach, Vesprini focuses on the idea of ‘public space’ and more specifically on spaces where graphic and wall can be united at any given moment: the non-private space and space that is economically uninteresting can become utility space. His artworks are often about contact with architecture and graphic elements.

By applying abstraction, he creates intense personal moments masterfully created by means of rules and omissions, acceptance and refusal, luring the viewer round and round in circles. His practice provides some graphic tools with a minimalist approach in the world of art: these meticulously planned works resound and resonate with images culled from the fantastical realm of imagination.

In a search for new methods to ‘read the city’, he creates work in which a fascination with the clarity of content and attitude towards conceptual and minimal art can be found. His work doesn’t reference at recognisable form but Vesprini focuses the results in one word, the word that he love: “Archigrafia” where he deconstructed this concept to the extent that meaning is shifted and possible interpretation becomes multifaceted. He has obtained various awards and publications related to his graphic design, wall paint and illustration work.

Info: www.giuliovesprini.com