Romantic Ireland from the streets

'Romantic Ireland: From The Streets' is an exhibition of art work hung at Anglo Irish HQ, North Wall Quay, Dublin. Anglo Irish Bank was a central player in the madness that went on in this country. This site is an exceptionally appropriate and evocative symbol of the audacity shown in the previous 20 years and the results of that audacity. We own this building through NAMA therefore no permission need be sought to use it. Nobody sought permission to spend our taxes on private debt.




'September 1913' is a century old acceptable and relevant comment on the effect of greed on the ideals of a nation. On St. Patrick's Day the world is watching us celebrate artistically. It seems appropriate to display an artistic response on this day that shows we're also capable of a bit of reflection.




This exhibition is an artistic response. It is part of a wider ongoing discussion around ideas of sovereignty and nationhood. Was it always like this? Are ordinary people consistently sold a lie for the benefit of a relatively small group of people? It has the potential to establish a starting point for a different discussion on Ireland. Is there a place for idealism? Is it a romantic notion? Is idealism interchangeable with naivety? What does it mean to be Irish? What is the relationship between the economy and being Irish? Or the economy and sovereignty or being Irish and sovereignty? We were in the exact same place 100 years ago. The exhibition is a statement of a few things, one of which is that there are many people who never lost the run of themselves over the course of the economic 'boom'. These people are still here. While the only discussion about Ireland to be heard is about the economy, this exhibition concerns what's best in being Irish -- Creativity, Self reliance, Community.




It was done for free by all participants.




It is a gift to the state

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[Stephen James Smith]

Stunning. My country is sick, this is the medicine!

[singingboysees]

Just heard New York radio WNYC mention this..so happy to hear Cork band Fred backing Yeats.

This is amazing. Congratulations to everyone involved.

[Dan Shanahan McCrudden]

what was your man called again @3.38 mind it being on TG4 in the day! it was some sort of a game show

[Dan Shanahan McCrudden]

another group of friends have booked their tickets today :(

[Tom Murphy]

Ireland is so awesome. If you have not been you must go!

[bob fox]

this is brilliant

[gloriapalaceth]

fantástico vídeo de Irlanda

[toyotaprius79]

2:03 I spy with my fecking eye, six Electric cars.

[kevin o'connell]

HELLOW IT IS I 'THE KING OF IRELAND" "KEVIN JOSEPH O'CONNELL',,WHAT A LIFE! THE STREETS OF AMERICA ARE HARD,THERE BRIGES COLD,THE CARNIVAL A BIT SOFTER,TRAVELING WITH GYPSIES, A THIRTY YEAR PLUMBER,LIFE GOT BETTER,WITH AN IRISH GIRLFRIEND,A"HAVERTY" FOR TEN YEARS TO CARE FOR ME, THEN A POLISH CARE TAKER,MY SISTER A "LAPRADE"AND "OKULSKY",TO BROKEN BONES, DISABLED,TO NOW A MOVIE STAR LOVES ME AND A "KINGS RULE",I MAKE MY COUNTRY PROUD OF ME,(NEVER SAY DIE IRELAND,NEVER SAY DIE),YOUR "KING KEVIN'

[thomohawk82]

really enjoyed this!

[olliephelan]

Did you see the pieces directly ?

They were removed by the security company 2 days before the the Ard Fheis

Supposedly they even tried to charge a fee for their return

Freedom of expression has to be practiced and protected .

[asouza3rs]

I loved it, so much!!!!!!!!!! xx Amanda