Unfolding Collections

In the case of works that were bought, the show  points out that this is what keeps a lot of artists going: not the commissions, bursaries or big collectors, but the fact that their artwork can connect with another person so much that they are willing to hand over hard earned cash in order to have it. It is an important element of the art market, particularly in a small country such as Ireland. This exhibition aims to narrow the gap between ‘people who own art’ and people who don’t. It also points to an art market that is not soulless and shallow, but an exchange of appreciation, support and acknowledgement of the artists who make the world just that little bit better for all of us.

‘Unfolding Collections’ will host a discussion on collecting and connections to artworks at 4pm on the 30th April in GAC. This talk will be chaired by Austin Ivers, artist, GMIT lecturer and co-founder of 126 artist led gallery.