<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Culture Northern Ireland: Visual Arts</title><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org</link><description>Culture Northern Ireland's RSS Feed for Visual Arts events</description><copyright>Copyright 2010 CultureNorthernIreland</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:43:25 </lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: London Art Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4725"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/londonartfair.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="London Art Fair" /></a><p>Fionola Meredith, chair of Belfast's Golden Thread Gallery, is more impressed with the cheap work than the Hirsts</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4725</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4725</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4725</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:31:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: Blind Elephant Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4717"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/treesv3.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Blind Elephant" /></a><p>The elephant in the room is the lack of profundity in these illustrated responses to famous quotations</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4717</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4717</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4717</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:57:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portfolio Exchange at Belfast Print Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4714"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/declanholloway.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Untitled" /></a><p>Gallery manager Alice Dixon talks about the 'alternative printmakers' putting Ireland on the map</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4714</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4714</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4714</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:16:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist Breathes Art into the Linen Hall Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4705"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/lips.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Door" /></a><p>Artist-in-Residence Laura Graham opens a 'Door', the first in a series of art installations</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4705</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4705</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4705</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:39:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portrait of Edna Longley Unveiled at Queen's ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4694"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/por.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Edna Longley with Portrait" /></a><p>The scholar and critic enjoyed an 'interactive' experience in the presence of artist Jeffrey Morgan</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4694</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4694</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4694</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:19:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Promise For Belfast Artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4693"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/Gail Richie.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Gail Richie" /></a><p>Gail Ritchie chosen to represent Northern Ireland at prestigious Beijing exhibition</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4693</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4693</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4693</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: Model Realities]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4676"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/sandyrow.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Model Realities" /></a><p>The world in miniature conjures memories of primary school</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4676</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4676</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4676</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:16:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have Yourself a Crafty Little Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4665"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/fatherxmas.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Space Craft" /></a><p>In the age of austerity, it's still much easier if the experts do the work</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4665</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4665</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4665</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:58:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: Habitat]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4664"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/habitat.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Habitat" /></a><p>Anthonio Julio Lopez Castro's work looks at the emotional links we have with the landscape around us</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4664</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4664</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4664</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:35:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: Celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4653"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/CELEBRATION.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Celebration" /></a><p>The ghost of photographers past is waiting for you at Belfast Exposed Gallery</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4653</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4653</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4653</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:23:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: Street Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4651"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/streetart.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="'Feels So Good' by D*Face" /></a><p>It's the Northern Irish artists that light up the Ulster Museum, not Banksy and Co</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4651</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4651</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4651</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:10:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiona Henry Paints The Mournes and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4644"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/mournes.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Fiona Henry art" /></a><p>County Down artist finds inspiration in nature&nbsp;&ndash; and paints an unlikely portrait</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4644</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4644</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4644</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:56:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Own Art Scheme Encourages Collectors]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4642"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/art.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="'Baking the Christmas Cake' by Rowland Davidson" /></a><p>Can't afford that special something this Christmas? The Arts Council is here to help</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4642</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4642</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4642</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:27:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: Seacourt Print Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4638"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/paisley.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="'Last of the War Cheifs'" /></a><p>With traditional and contemporary printmaking, this exhibition marks an impressive 30 year anniversary</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4638</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4638</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4638</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:03:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflections on 30 Years of Clay]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4634"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/rob.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Ann Marie Robinson" /></a><p>Watch video from Ann-Marie Robinson's whimsical retrospective at the ISLAND Arts Centre</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4634</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4634</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4634</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:48:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: Belfast Print Workshop Xmas Exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4629"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/doves.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Xmas Exhibition" /></a><p>There are no mince pieces, but plenty of Christmas cheer</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4629</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4629</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4629</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perceptions by Stephen Johnston]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4625"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/perceptionsv3.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="'Perceptions' by Stephen Johnston" /></a><p>The first solo exhibition from the University of Ulster's star pupil of 2010</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4625</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4625</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4625</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:01:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: Xmas Art at the Ivory]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4616"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/geisha.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="'Hidden Edge', Kyle Barnes" /></a><p>Art consultant Carrie Neely's annual exhibition is the perfect showcase for emerging Northern Irish artists</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4616</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4616</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4616</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:22:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deirdre McKenna Models Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4606"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/model.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="Deirdre McKenna Models Reality" /></a><p>What is more Christmassy than fibre-optics, glue and models? The artist talks about the PS2 exhibition</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4606</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4606</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4606</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:31:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ART REVIEW: Rossahilly Gallery Opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4601"><img src="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/images/content/gallery.jpg.axd?maxwidth=120&maxheight=90" border="0" align="right" hspace="15" vspace="5" alt="ART REVIEW: Rossahilly Gallery Opening" /></a><p>The launch of the Rossahilly House Art Gallery gave the Visual Arts Fermanagh Collective a chance to show off their 'Ego'</p>]]></description><link>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4601</link><comments>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4601</comments><guid>http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=4601</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:05:48 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
