JUL – OCT 2014 IMMA

WWW.IMMA.IE 1 IMMA EXHIBITIONS

Isabel Nolan Hélio Oiticica The Weakened Eye of Day Propositions

Until 21 September 19 July - 5 October

The weakened eye of day is a new body IMAGE Isabel Nolan / Image courtesy Propositions is a major retrospective Oiticica was as an innovator of of the artist and , / of work by Irish artist Isabel Nolan, © Isabel Nolan / Thanks to the Donkey exhibition of the work of the interactive and experiential artworks conceived as a single project for IMMA. Sanctuary Irl., Liscarroll, Mallow, Co. internationally renowned Brazilian whose work has influenced many of the Cork, for their assistance The exhibition explores how light visual artist Hélio Oiticica (1937–1980). key contemporary artists working today. manifests as a metaphor in our thoughts, It includes a succinct selection of works Audiences will be encouraged to engage, obsessions and pursuits and includes by Oiticica, including vital examples explore and participate in this colourful text, sculpture, drawings and textiles. from throughout his prolific career exhibition – visitors can try on his Nolan’s works begin with the close with a view to illuminating his art wearable ‘Parangolés’ and enjoy the fun scrutiny of individual literary or artistic historical importance and relevance of dressing up as a mobile sculpture. works, or evolve out of consciously erratic to contemporary practice. enquiries into the aesthetics of diverse IMAGE Quasi Cinema, serie Neyrótica / COVER IMAGE Hélio Oiticica / Parangolé P4 fields, such as cosmology, humoral theory, New York / 1974 / Photo Hélio Oiticica Cape 1 / 1964 / Photo Sergio Zalis and illuminated manuscripts.

2 JUL — OCT 2014 WWW.IMMA.IE 3 IMMA EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS

Second Sight IMMA Collection The David Kronn Photography Collection Conversations

2 August - 9 November Ongoing

Second Sight is drawn from the Second Sight marks the donation of 50 Conversations explores what has Sean Scully; Peter Sedgley; Jesús Rafael exceptional collection of photography works to IMMA from the Kronn Collection. inspired artworks socially, politically Soto; Hannah Starkey; Bert Stern; Victor amassed by Dr. David Kronn over the This donation is shown alongside and culturally and how they have come Vasarely; Andrew Vickery; Alexandra past 20 years, and which is a promised a display of work by contemporary into the IMMA Collection and includes Wejchert; Richard Wentworth; Elinor gift to IMMA. The David Kronn Collection international photographers from an eclectic mix of works by Valerio Wiltshire; Paul Winstanley. comprises more than 550 photographs the IMMA Collection. Adami; Janine Antoni; Terry Atkinson; Also exhibited is a selection of works co- ranging in content from 19th century Enrico Baj; Robert Ballagh; Barrie Cooke; IMAGE Doug Dubois / My last day at curated by artist Caroline McCarthy and Daguerreotypes; works by icons of Michael Craig-Martin; Michael Craig- seventeen / Kieran, Dylan and Cian at Marguerite O’Molloy (IMMA), shown with modern photography such as Edward Cuskinny Bay, Cobh / 2011 / 61 x 76 cm Martin; Guggi; Allen Jones; Mary Kelly; works from McCarthy’s studio including Weston and August Sander; as well as Paul Klee; Brian Maguire; Fergus Martin; Group Coordination (Red), 2011. works by award-winning contemporary Caroline McCarthy; Colin Middleton; photographers such as Trine François Morellet; Mark O’Kelly; João IMAGE Installation Group Co-ordination / 2014 Sondergaard or Simon Norfolk. Penalva; Bridget Riley; William Scott;

4 JUL — OCT 2014 WWW.IMMA.IE 5 IMMA COLLECTION TALKS AND EVENTS

Ireland’s National SUMMER RISING: The IMMA Festival Lecture / Des Ward (artist and Lecturer, IADT) / Discussion / New Cultural Trends in Irish Common Places; the place of research in visual Collection of modern Gastronomy / Sat 26 Jul, 1–2pm, Formal thinking, notebooks, models, and gatherings / and contemporary art Gardens / Michelle Darmody (Food journalist, Wed 26 Sept, 1.15 –2pm. writer, and Restaurateur, The Cake Café), Lecture / Edward Soja (Professor of Urban Collection on View Jess Murphy (Chef and Restaurateur of Kai, Planninng, UCLA) / The Spatiality of Social Life / IMMA shows it’s Collection in a series Galway) and Mark Garry (artist). of thematic displays which respond Wed 1 Oct, 6 – 7pm / In collaboration with Gallery Discussion + Open Studios to themes identified in IMMA’s / NUI Maynooth. Unseen Presence / Sat 26 Jul, 2–3pm, exhibition programme. The display Artist Response / Brian Hand, Noel Sheridan: Project Spaces / Janice Hough (Residency Conversations explores what has Everybody Must Get Stones / Sat 4 Oct, 1–2pm. inspired artworks socially, politically Programme, IMMA) and the exhibiting artists and culturally and how they have currently living and working at IMMA / IMMA Collection: Conversations come into the IMMA Collection. Open studios from 12–1pm. Gallery Talk / IMMA Collection: Conversations / Conversation / Vaari Claffey (Founding Curator, Wed 17 Sept, 1.15–2pm. Collection on Tour Gracelands) + Sarah Pierce (artist) / IMMA works with partners nationally Discussion / Caroline McCarthy (Artist) + Thurs 4 Sept, 6–7pm. to provide access to the Collection Marguerite O’Molloy (IMMA Curator) / through loans and partnerships. Wed 24 Sept, 5–6pm. Isabel Nolan -The weakened eye of day Works from the Collection can be Gallery Talk / Isabel Nolan: The weakened Unseen Presence seen in Facing Pages: The Art of eye of day / Wed 6 Aug, 1.15pm. Artists Conversations / IMMA’s Residency The Great Book of Ireland, Lewis Programme / Wed 13 Aug, 5–6pm, Glucksman Gallery, University College Conversation / Isabel Nolan + Sally O’Reilly, Project Spaces. Cork; Sitting, Arthouse, Stradbally, writer for Art Monthly, Cabinet and Frieze / Co Laois; Patrick Scott IMAGE SPACE Wed 27 Aug, 6pm. Second Sight: The David Kronn Collection LIGHT, Glebe Gallery, Churchill, Co IFI Screening /Melancholia / Mon 15 Sept, Discussion + Preview / David Kronn (Collector) Donegal and Regional Cultural Centre, IMAGE Antony Gormley, Still Falling I / 1991 / Cast iron, air / 334 x 115 x 85 cm / 8.30pm / IFI / Tickets €5 plus booking fee. + Seán Kissane (IMMA Curator) / Letterkenny, Co Donegal; Sculpture & Purchase 1991 / IMMA Collection Thurs 31 Jul, 5–6pm. Installation from the IMMA Collection, Seminar / Art in the Contemporary Universe / F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio, Sat 20 Sept, 12noon / IMMA + MA Art in the Critical Response / Justin Carville (Lecturer, Banbridge, Co Down and Sculpture & Contemporary World, NCAD / Chaired by Historical and Theoretical Studies in Installation from the IMMA Collection, Paul Ennis and Declan Long. Photography, IADT) / Fri 31 Oct, 1.15–2pm. Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Co Louth. Hélio Oiticica: Propositions Booking is essential for all talks. For a full Collection Online Lecture / Emma Mahony (Associate programme of talks, free tickets and to listen IMMA’s Collection is accessible online Lecturer, NCAD) / Oiticica: Art and Crisis / to past talks on the IMMA SoundCloud and can be viewed at www.imma.ie Wed 10 Sept, 6 – 7pm. Channel, visit www.imma.ie

6 JUL — OCT 2014 WWW.IMMA.IE 7 IMMA NEW FOR FAMILIES THIS SUMMER ADULTS, YOUNG PEOPLE, GROUPS

IMMA has a broad range of family Explorer Point for Families Adults Pre-booked Guided Tours programmes to engage audiences Sat, Sun, day–long from 19 Jul Tours of Current Exhibitions / Guided tours of our current exhibitions of all ages. Visit www.imma.ie for For children and parents who are Wed, 1.15pm / Sat, 2.30pm / Sun, 2.30pm are available for schools, colleges upcoming activities. visiting IMMA at the weekend, make Free tour for anyone who is curious and adults groups. Booking required. sure to call in to the Landing at the top about art, artists and exhibitions. Maximum group size 32, maximum adult Family Workshop - of IMMA’s glass stairs and say hello. group size 50. Book online at www.imma. Mornings at the Museum We can talk about what might be of Studio 10 / ie, tel 01 6129900, email frontofhouse@ Wed, Thurs, 10 - 11am / 16 Jul - 28 Aug interest in the Museum at the moment, 10am - 12.30pm, 25 Apr & 2, 9, 16 May / imma.ie at least two weeks in advance. Twice a week families are invited and we’ll suggest things to see and do Free, no booking required. Pre-booked Guided Tours are available to drop-in for a free introduction while you’re in the galleries. Studio10 is a Friday morning Tues–Fri from 9.30am. to our current exhibitions where programme for adults of all levels of children and parents can explore Talking Points creative experience. It combines tours, For further information and a full artworks and making art together. Tue, 10 - 11am / 15 Jul - 26 Aug, discussions, and art-making, and is an programme visit www.imma.ie or talk Meet at the main IMMA Reception. weather dependent excellent springboard for engaging with to a member of the education team at We’ll be out and about in the gardens modern and contemporary art. tel 01 612 9900. Babies in Buggies, Parents with Prams and grounds during the summer, and Fri, 10:45 - 11:30am / 18 Jul - 29 Aug we’ll be delighted to talk to you about Young People Heritage Tours Parents with babies in strollers can join the outdoor artworks and history of IMMA presents a three day workshop Old Man’s House is a history of the Royal us for a free tour of selected artworks the Royal Hospital site. for young people, Tues 22– Thurs 24 Jul, Hospital taking visitors back in time from the current exhibitions. Drop in to 11am –1pm for 12–15 year olds, and to experience what life was really like the main IMMA Reception. 2–4pm for 15–18 year olds. Artist Rhona in Ireland’s first-ever military hospital, Byrne leads the workshops which will built in 1680 as a retirement home for link in with the exhibition Hélio Oiticica Irish and British soldiers. Tours are Propositions, and encourage participants available of the historic North Range. to explore contemporary art practice. Tours are subject to availability, please contact tel 01 6129900. To book a place please visit www.eventbrite.ie/o/imma-education- amp-community-6736549047

Schools, Colleges and Groups IMMA caters for all schools and groups through our wide range of programmes. IMMA has a dedicated Primary Schools Programme, professional development programme for teachers, second level tours and talks, and third level research projects. We also arrange workshops for community groups.

8 JUL — OCT 2014 WWW.IMMA.IE 9 IMMA PROJECT SPACES CAFÉ & SHOP OUR FUTURE

IMMA’s new Project Spaces present Café Editions a variety of exhibitions, interventions, A visit to IMMA is not complete without Buying IMMA Limited Edition Prints is events and discussions that reflect a visit to its café, itsa@imma, where a rewarding way of helping IMMA while contemporary art practice and consider delicious homemade food and great building an affordable art collection. how a museum engages with its service go hand in hand. Many of the artists who have exhibited Collection, artists, curators and visitors. at IMMA have made limited editions for sale by IMMA, including Dorothy Cross, Hughie O’Donoghue, William Crozier, Louis le Brocquy, Sean Scully, Patrick Scott and Martin Gale. BUY ONLINE www.immaeditions.com

Members and Patrons Join today for exclusive privileges Unseen Presence Jonathan Monk Shop including Member/Patron only July - August September - October We stock an exciting up-to-date range of previews, unlimited free access The Project Spaces supports ongoing IMMA presents two recent works art books and magazines alongside all to paying exhibitions, exclusive research and studio practices of by Jonathan Monk All The Possible publications and catalogues produced exhibition tours, discounts off IMMA selected residential artists on IMMA’s Combinations of Eight Legs Kicking by the Museum, unique gift items, cards Limited Editions, IMMA books and in Artists’ Residency Programme. Unseen (One at a Time), 2012–13 and Same and postcards. Why not make the Shop at the IMMA Café, and much more. Presence creates a chance for artists Time Different Place, 2012 feature the IMMA part of your visit to the Museum? BUY ONLINE at www.imma.ie or to work directly in response to IMMA, irreverent, witty humour for which the SHOP ONLINE www.theimmashop.com at the Front Desk. their environment and IMMA’s public. artist is best known.

IMAGE Becca Albee / video still from IMAGE Jonathan Monk / All The Possible group show Unseen Presence Combinations of Eight Legs Kicking (One at a Time) / 2012-13

IMMAS STUDIOS WEDDINGS AT IMMA

IMMA’s Studios support research trips Enjoy your prefect day at IMMA. Our venue and studio based projects. In partnership offers the versatility to create the wedding with national and international artists, of your dreams and our dedicated team institutions and curators we facilitate will be there to help you along the way. a wide range of activities through – the provision of onsite studios and Visit www.rhk.ie or contact accommodation. Visit www.imma.ie for Catherine O’Byrne tel 01 6129904, details on residents and how to connect email [email protected] with some of our projects. IMAGE Alert Weis in his Studio

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