Artist in residence
Mary Whitty
On 2 April 2026 by Deej_Fabyc1“In February I stayed at Live Art Ireland for their In-between Residency, where I spent time researching my ongoing and evolving body of work. During my time there, I developed a clearer grasp on my thought processes, and some questions and answers that lay within my practice re-emerged that I had previously been grappling with
Artist in residence
Arlene Caffrey
On 2 April 2026 by Deej_Fabyc1Arlene Caffrey is a visual artist, researcher and educator based in Kilkenny. Working across performance, sculpture and social practice, her practice-based research explores the shifting cultural and sociopolitical landscape of contemporary Ireland and is informed by feminist and gender identity theory. Through performance and sculptural practice, she seeks to provoke critical reflection on constructs of
Artist in residence . Research . Residencies
Live Art Ireland Library
On 24 February 2026 by Deej_Fabyc1The books in Live Art Ireland’s library belong to Deej Fabyc’s personal collection, gathered from childhood onwards. Some volumes were passed down from Deej’s parents and grandparents and, as a result, certain texts contain language that would be considered unacceptable by today’s standards — including racist and ableist terminology. These books are, however, 19th and
Artist in residence . Workshop Leader
Alastair MacLennan
On 24 March 2025 by Deej_Fabyc1Scottish artist Alastair MacLennan attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee. Best known for his distinctive form of performance art which he terms ‘actuations, his practice also embraces drawing, installation and the use of found objects, materials and artefacts. He has performed and exhibited internationally since the early 1970s. He represented Ireland at
Artist in residence . Workshop Leader
Julieann O’Malley
On 24 March 2025 by Deej_Fabyc1Julieann O’Malley is an interdisciplinary artist. Her practice both for galleries and public space is fundamentally live durational performance installations, video work, sound and photography. O’Malley likes to test the limits of her body during durational performances. She condenses an idea and uses semiotics as a communication method and finds ways to explore, engage and