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Magnificent vision: doomed ambition: Dublin Georgian North-East Sun 16th Aug.

Dublin Georgian North-East is a sociable walking tour this Sunday 16th August. It explores in depth and with some humour, Parnell/Rutland Square, the Rotunda Lying- In Hospital, then further afield, the north and eastern sections of the magnificent old “Gardiner estate”. We’ll explore the complex history of Parnell/Rutland Square, including the pivotal place of the… Read More Magnificent vision: doomed ambition: Dublin Georgian North-East Sun 16th Aug.

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the metal midget figures of 14th Street Station in New York (Public sculpture NYC iii)

If you are rushing through 14th Street station in New York, or perhaps just distracted by your book, newspaper or cellphone, it’s easy to completely miss these charming little fellows. Naturally they can’t be a trip or bump-hazard,  so they’re placed out of the way.  That means tucked discreetly out of the natural sight-lines too. … Read More the metal midget figures of 14th Street Station in New York (Public sculpture NYC iii)

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Art, Scale & experience in New York City (Public sculpture ii)

A favoured day-trip for tourists in New York (like ourselves) is walking across the amazing Brooklyn Bridge over the broad and mighty East river, finally arriving at the borough of Brooklyn itself,  then spending a very pleasant day there. Many people start around the Dumbo area (above),  others stroll along the seaside linear park,  (its… Read More Art, Scale & experience in New York City (Public sculpture ii)

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Take 5 minutes: prevent your heritage being sold off.

On the 9th of July, just one month from now at the time of writing, the London auction house Christie’s will hold a sale of important European old master paintings. The sale includes important works that were left in trust for the Irish people to Ireland.  Strangely however, unless something extraordinary now happens over the… Read More Take 5 minutes: prevent your heritage being sold off.

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Sculptures of Friends: Irish & Dublin Greats.

Portrait heads, in plaster, terracotta and bronze, of playwright Brian Friel, publican, patron and writer John Ryan, writer Anthony Cronin, artist Charlie Cullen, and, below, the actor and great Becket interrupter Barry McGovern. Just some of the terrific works by artist and sculptor Tom Haran, now on show in the lovely Octagon Room, at the… Read More Sculptures of Friends: Irish & Dublin Greats.

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North Georgian Dublin: Historic Walking Tour, 2pm Sunday 22 March.

A special one-off tour from Dublin Decoded.  A sociable and fascinating 2.2 hour walking tour, revealing some of the extraordinary 18th century heritage of Dublin’s North Georgian Quarter.  From 2pm – 4.10pm pm approx.  On Sunday 22 March.  This tour will also link (as an optional extra) with a super concert (starting 4.30) in an… Read More North Georgian Dublin: Historic Walking Tour, 2pm Sunday 22 March.

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