by Rose Rushe
A LIMERICK educated and based (largely) artist, Sean Lynch, is selected to represent Ireland at the 56th International Art Exhibition, the Venice Art Biennale 2015. His work ‘Adventure: Capital’ is described as his most ambitious project to date, combining sculptural, video and archival elements.
The Commissioner for the Irish Pavilion in 2015 is Mike Fitzpatrick, director of Limerick’s European Capital of Culture 2020 bid and Head of Limerick School of Art and Design, LIT where Lynch did his degree.
Photo: Keith Wiseman
The Curator is Woodrow Kernohan, director of EVA International – Ireland’s Biennial which takes places in numerous local city sites and is operated from Limerick City Gallery of Art in Pery Square.
Venice Biennale represents Culture Ireland’s largest financial commitment to international showcasing of visual arts and the Arts Council’s largest commitment to developing visual artists’ international practice.
