Sculpture in Context which opens at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin today brings together work by more than 140 artists. Among them are Alan Clarke, Eileen MacDonagh, Róisín de Buitléar, Shane Holland and Sara Cunningham-Bell. With a wide range of media these works represent the richly diverse character of Irish and international contemporary sculpture.
Showcasing sculpture for over 35 years this annual event is the longest-running sculpture exhibition in the country, attracting a large public and critical audience. This cultural highlight in the National Botanic Gardens’ calendar runs f until 13 October and is open daily. The artworks are presented throughout the 50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, allowing visitors to discover sculpture in the most unexpected and surprising places. Smaller sculptures are exhibited throughout the glasshouses and in the Gallery upstairs in the Visitor Centre.
