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    BANKSY TRIBUTE TO BASQUIAT AT ART EVOLVE IN DUBLIN

    Friday, April 4th, 2025

    BANKSY – BANKSQUIAT

    Banksy’s tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat depicting a Ferris wheel in which the carriages have been replaced by his famous crown motif features at Art Evolve at the RDS this weekend. The screenprint is showcased by Gormley’s Gallery along with work by Tracy Emin and Damian Hirst. It is priced at €84,000. Ireland’s leading galleries and artists have joined forces this weekend to celebrate the best of cutting edge and contemporary art.

    “The Irish visual arts scene has been struggling to find exhibition spaces for artists, so an event such as this is a brilliant opportunity to meet and engage with Ireland’s best artists and gallerists in one location,” said Tara Murphy, Director of Solomon Fine Art. This gallery is showing a 2m-high bronze sculpture by renowned Irish sculptor Rowan Gillespie and  a salon-style wall featuring a broad selection of small, affordable works with prices starting from €195.  Art Evolve is a collaboration between the Contemporary Art Gallery Association (CAGA) and 70 established galleries and artists.

    AN UPCOMING WEEKEND OF ART AT DUBLIN’S RDS

    Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
     A Valentia slate chair by Edwyn James Hickey of Limerick at Art Evolve at the RDS. Picture: Abe Neihum.

    Art Evolve at the RDS in Dublin from April 4 – 6 will bring leading contemporary galleries and artists together with industry professionals. Members of the Contemporary Art Gallery Association will join forces with established galleries to assemble leading Irish and international contemporary art. It will feature an installation by street artist Maser showcasing various chapters of his working life and offering visitors the chance to engage with the artist.

    Works by world renowned abstract painter Sean Scully, celebrated sculptor Eilis O’Connell and Aosdána member Patrick Graham will feature at Art Evolve.

    “The demand for high-end, modern art is dynamic at the moment and Art Evolve will highlight the latest work by our best living artists in an exciting and immersive setting,” said show organiser, Patrick O’Sullivan. “It is the ideal opportunity for collectors and the culturally curious to experience some of the best contemporary art currently being created in Ireland, and to get some expert advice and guidance from leading galleries,” he said.