Port gets to the art of the matter

Paul murray, Roddy doyle, Elaine Feeney, Jan Carson, Joseph O’Connor, liz nugent, John Banville, audrey magee, donal Ryan, merve Emre, John Connolly, Victoria Kennefick, nicole Flattery, sarah Gilmartin, alice Ryan – and more.

Brian Cox, physicist and superstar broadcaster, will be in conversation with dr Ruth Freeman, director of science for society.

The Edge sits down with Brian Cox to talk particle physics, dark matter, and guitar riffs.

Russian expert and exile, masha Gessen, will be in conversation with dylan moran. staff writer at The new yorker, leading lGBT rights activist and author of bestseller The man Without a Face, about the world’s most dangerous mind, this Russia specialist will be one not to be missed.

david Brooks of The new york Times, widely regarded as the most influential commentators in the Us, will suggest a remedy to the fragmentation and hostility so prevalent in society. and don’t miss Jeff Goldberg, editor of americas’ most prestigious literary, political, and cultural magazine, The atlantic as he discusses the state of america and predicts political and cultural trends.

dUBlIn Port Company has announced details of its art and Engagement programme 22/23 at the Pumphouse, alexandra Road.

The Pumphouse formerly housed the steam engine which powered the gates of Graving dock 1 but has been repurposed by dublin port into an artistic and cultural venue and is a key part of the Heritage Zone at dublin Port.

The theme for this year’s dublin Port art and Engagement programme is ‘Connections: The Port, the City, arts and Education’. dublin Port’s plans for the Heritage Zone at the Pumphouse include expanding its use for public exhibitions, events and performances creating a distinct and unique destination in the heart of the working port as part of integration plans up to 2040.

The art and Engagement programme has been underway since mid-2022. It includes completed art and design outputs, such as large-scale projections incorporating live and still imagery as well as workshops led by experienced artists with pupils from st. laurence O’Toole Primary school and second level art students from Ringsend College.