NIVAL-gazing: A Sense of Place comes to NIVAL @ NCAD, 100 Thomas Street as part of the Liberties Festival, for one lunchtime session on Friday 24 July 2026 at 1:00pm (doors 12:45pm). Join Ruth Hallinan to explore the artist book collection of the National Irish Visual Arts Library in terms of the Liberties and the artists who work here. Admission is free. Book on TakeYourSeats.ie.
Key facts
- Event: NIVAL-gazing: A Sense of Place — artist book talk
- Part of: Liberties Festival
- Venue: NIVAL @ NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin
- Date: Friday 24 July 2026 at 1:00pm (doors 12:45pm)
- With: Ruth Hallinan
- Tickets: Free
- Booking: TakeYourSeats.ie
About the event
The artist book considers space, content, and context. Does locality influence how an artist's book is made? Join Ruth Hallinan to explore the artist book collection of the National Irish Visual Arts Library (NIVAL) in terms of the Liberties and the artists who work here.
What to expect
A lunchtime exploration of NIVAL's artist book collection at 100 Thomas Street, looking at how the Liberties and its artists shape the artist's book. Doors open at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start.
Frequently asked questions
When is NIVAL-gazing: A Sense of Place on?
One session only: Friday 24 July 2026 at 1:00pm at NIVAL @ NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, as part of the Liberties Festival.
How much are tickets?
Admission is free.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start.
Where can I book?
Tickets are available through TakeYourSeats.ie.
Tickets and how to book
Admission to NIVAL-gazing: A Sense of Place is free. Places can be booked now through TakeYourSeats.ie.
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