The Fine Art of Textile Exhibition

6th June 2025

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The Fine Art of Textile exhibition was launched in the Coach House Gallery, Dublin Castle from the 6 June 2025. Curated by the esteemed Irish artist Nuala Goodman and Italian journalist Maria Luisa Caffarelli, this exciting international exhibition showcases contemporary textile art that incorporates elements of painting, sculpture, drawing and sewing. Donegal tweed also plays a role through The Wild Donegal Tweed Project.

Textile art has recently gained mainstream recognition, as seen through prominent exhibitions and the works of artists like Olga de Amaral. The core of the exhibition features the Milan based collective Fringe, founded in 2022 by four female artists from different countries, who explore the expressive potential of textiles.

The Wild Donegal Tweed project is a collaboration between five textile mills in Donegal and fashion and textile students in Rome.
The project aims to showcase the rich history and craftsmanship of Donegal tweed, which is on the verge of gaining PGI (protected geographic indicator) status in Europe.

Dont miss the opportunity to experience the The Fine Art of Textile exhibition at the Coach House Gallery, Dublin Castle, from 6 June 2025 to 24 August 2025. For more information, visit heritageireland.ie.

Listing Information

Exhibition title: The Fine Art of Textile - Fringe Collective & invited guests The Wild Donegal Tweed Project with five Donegal tweed companies

Location: Coach House Gallery, Dublin Castle

Dates: 6 June 24 August 2025

Opening Times: Monday to Sunday 10:00-17:00 (Closed 13.15-13.45)

Admission: Free

Additional information

Contact details:

Curator - Nuala Goodman

Email - nualagoodman@hotmail.com
Telephone - 0039 328 8419942

The artists:
Sanchita Ajjampur, Francesco Ballestrazzi, Beppe Caturegli, Lisa Farmer, Paolo Giordano, Nuala Goodman, Maria Lai, Colomba Leddi, Richard Malone, Helen McAllister, Clemen Parrocchetti, Kathy Prendergast, Franco Raggi, Philip Treacy

The tweed producers:
Studio Donegal, Magee1866, McNutt, Molloy & Sons and Tríona.

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