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The Making of Beautiful Things: Irish Design in the National Museum

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Date
15.11.2024
Time
1:00 pm

Join us at the National Museum for a tour that will take you through the galleries of Collins Barracks to showcase some of the highlights and hidden treasures of the Museum’s historic and contemporary design collections.

The history of design and crafts in Ireland will be presented through a series of remarkable objects in a variety of media and styles. Featured makers will include John ffrench, Harry Clarke, and the Dun Emer Guild.

You will discover a ruby decanter produced by the last active glassmakers in Ireland, a brass armillary sphere made when Dublin was a centre for scientific instrument production, and a display of traditional chair types demonstrating vernacular craft techniques, among many other remarkable works.


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Additional Information
  • The tour will begin at 1pm in Reception at Collins Barracks. No booking is required, but places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Suitable for all age groups
  • Wheelchair accessible

Imagination for opportunity - is a chance for designers to showcase and highlight ideas and innovative solutions with a view to getting them funded. We need action and design is the key.

Tom Watts

Irish Design Week 2024 President

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