Minister Hanafin Launches Dublin Contemporary 2011

Culture  Minister, Mary Hanafin T.D, launched Dublin Contemporary 2011 at the Merrion Hotel today, 1 July 2010. Dublin Contemporary 2011 will be a  major new exhibition of leading Irish and International contemporary art which will be showcased across a number of sites in Dublin city over a period of 8 weeks, from 6 September to 31 October 2011.

Dublin Contemporary 2011 will be the largest contemporary art event of its kind ever held in Ireland. The project aims to bring together key cultural institutions across the city to create a truly vibrant city wide event. It is expected that exhibitions will be held in various locations including the Hugh Lane, IMMA, RHA, various spaces in Temple Bar and Thomas Street as well as alternative visual art spaces such as music venues and libraries.

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