2010 11.22 article on The Guardian
Dublin’s independent arts scene is a silver lining in the recession-hit city
Posted on 2010/11/22
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2010/nov/22/dublin-arts-scene-recession
... Dublin has quietly become a city of pop-up spaces, a development almost unthinkable just a few years ago. Here is a guide to five of the best.
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SHE-D
You’d almost expect someone to shout “get off my land!” as you approach SHE-D (pronounced “shed”). And you might be tempted to turn on your heels instead of knocking on its stark, black metal door. But stick with it: inside this former garage is an elegantly messy, whitewashed studio that doubles as an exhibition space. Brainchild of Italian artist Eli McBett, SHE-D has been on the Dublin art scene for some time, but took over this space in March 2010. McBett is a fastidious archivist, keeping records of everyone who has entered the building and every show and exhibition held there. It’s a private space, but visitors are more than welcome to call in when in the area. And indeed, SHE-D will soon boast its own vegan cafe. On my visit, a Brazilian artist leaving Ireland permanently was set to sculpt a tree from scratch as her way of saying goodbye. Scheduling takes place on a week-by-week basis, and exhibitions come and go quickly. Visitors are advised to call to see what’s on.
• 43 Gardiner Lane, Dublin 1. Afternoon openings. +353 (0) 87 7954727
Richard Conway
The Guardian, Monday 22 November 2010
Posted on 2010/11/22
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2010/nov/22/dublin-arts-scene-recession
... Dublin has quietly become a city of pop-up spaces, a development almost unthinkable just a few years ago. Here is a guide to five of the best.
(...)
SHE-D
You’d almost expect someone to shout “get off my land!” as you approach SHE-D (pronounced “shed”). And you might be tempted to turn on your heels instead of knocking on its stark, black metal door. But stick with it: inside this former garage is an elegantly messy, whitewashed studio that doubles as an exhibition space. Brainchild of Italian artist Eli McBett, SHE-D has been on the Dublin art scene for some time, but took over this space in March 2010. McBett is a fastidious archivist, keeping records of everyone who has entered the building and every show and exhibition held there. It’s a private space, but visitors are more than welcome to call in when in the area. And indeed, SHE-D will soon boast its own vegan cafe. On my visit, a Brazilian artist leaving Ireland permanently was set to sculpt a tree from scratch as her way of saying goodbye. Scheduling takes place on a week-by-week basis, and exhibitions come and go quickly. Visitors are advised to call to see what’s on.
• 43 Gardiner Lane, Dublin 1. Afternoon openings. +353 (0) 87 7954727
Richard Conway
The Guardian, Monday 22 November 2010