Artist Seán Hillen in conversation with Noelle Mc Alinden. Renowned for his creative photo collages, Seán discusses his work ‘What’s Wrong With Willy’s Grave #2’ selected for the RUA Show. Seán, born in Newry and now living Dublin is a graduate …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Jennifer Trouton
Noelle McAlinden speaks to artist Jennifer Trouton about her piece “Latae Sententiae” at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition. Jennifer also speaks about her process and the challenging themes she confronts with her work. For …
Continue ReadingCollapse the Box – RUA 2024: Christy Keeney
Noelle McAlinden speaks to sculptor Christy Keeney at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition about his piece “An Angel At My Side”. Together they explore his life-long work & evolving practice as one of Ireland’s best …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Sue Cathcart
Noelle McAlinden speaks with artist Sue Cathcart, also known by the alias Mr.Papers, about her piece “Mother Knows Best” at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition. They also discuss the importance of community outreach work …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Una Sealy
Noelle McAlinden speaks to award winning Dublin based artist, Una Sealy, member of the Royal Hibernian Academy, about her piece “Leap” at the 2024 Royal Ulster Academy exhibition. Una also speaks about her career, process and …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Helen Merrigan Colfer
Join us as we delve deep and explore the work of award winning artist, Wexford based Sculptor & Arts Educator, Helen Merrigan Colfer, in conversation with Noelle Mc Alinden. Recorded during the 143rd RUA Exhibition …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box – RUA 2024: Claire and Karen Gibson
Noelle McAlinden interviews artists Claire and Karen Gibson at the Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition 2024. Twin sisters, Claire and Karen Gibson have been in business with their own studio ‘Red Earth Designs’ since 2001, producing …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box: RUA Kim Mawhinney
Collapse the Box returns to reflect upon the 143rd Annual Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition 2024 at The Ulster Museum, Belfast. Join us as we explore this year’s exhibition with Kim Mawhinney, Senior Curator of Art …
Continue ReadingCollapse The Box: Ulster Society of Women Artists Exhibition
The 67th Ulster Society of Women Artists Exhibition at Crumlin Road Gaol. Noelle McAlinden talks to artists and members Catherine McKeever, Lesley Sharp and Jakki Trainor.
Continue ReadingCollapse the Box: Ulster Orchestra
Ulster Orchestra Artistic Director Patrick McCarthy and Head of Community Engagements Lucy McCollough talk about their links to and projects with the community.
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