Supporting Ireland at Venice

As part of our ongoing commitment to the visual arts, we are among the patrons supporting Ireland at Venice, Ireland’s national representation at the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia.

The event is an important international platform for contemporary arts, attracting over half a million visitors every year.

Artist Isabel Nolan (pictured) will represent Ireland this year with her commission Dreamshook, on show at the Irish Pavilion in Venice from May 9 to November 21. Through hand-tufted tapestry, drawing and sculpture, the work explores the human condition, drawing on the Middle Ages and early Renaissance as a mirror for our own turbulent times.

Dreamshook, commissioned by Culture Ireland in partnership with The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, is curated by Dr Georgina Jackson with The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art and produced by Cian O’Brien. It will return home to Ireland for a national tour in 2027.

Ireland at Venice is an initiative of Culture Ireland in partnership with The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

Supporting emerging artists is a core pillar of our CSR strategy. Read more about our support of visual arts.