Sculpture in Context

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National Botanic Gardens, Thursday 4th September - Friday 10th October

Ireland’s largest and longest-running sculpture exhibition, Sculpture in Context, proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin from Thursday 4th September to Friday 10th October 2025.

Much beloved by the public, Sculpture in Context is a pivotal event in the Irish arts calendar. Over the last four decades the unique presentation of ambitious and contemporary three-dimensional work by leading creative talent, has provided the public with memorable experiences. Sculpture in Context is the largest and longest running sculpture exhibition in Ireland, giving free access to an annual audience of over 100,000.

The exciting range of sculptures to be presented were selected from over 500 entries submitted via open call. The selection of the exhibits was made by a panel of three independent fellow sculptors. Selected artists include Róisín De Buitléar, Ester Barrett, Fiona Smith, Ayelet Lalor, Ray Delaney, Helen Merrigan Colfer, amongst others.

As part of the anniversary celebration, the exhibition also welcomes several distinguished invited artists. Among them are Eilis O’Connell, Alison Kaye, Ken Drew, Ana Duncan, Seamus Gill, Beatrice Stewart, Ciaran Patterson, Penny Lacey, Michelle Maher, and Richard Healy, whose contributions further enrich this 40th anniversary exhibition.

Sculpture in Context will run from Thursday 4th September to Friday 10th October; is free to visit and all are welcome. The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin will be open 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekdays and 10.00am to 6.00pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.


Date:
Thursday 4th September - Friday 10th October
Time:
9.00am
Price:
Free
Address:
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Botanic, Dublin 9, Ireland

Google Map of National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Botanic, Dublin 9, Ireland

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