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Fiona Kearney

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Curious about this and other worlds. Director @theglucksman European Art Museum 2022 @universitycollegecork. Left-handed views.

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A huge honour to welcome @ursulavonderleyen von and Taoiseach @michealmartintd to @theglucksman as part of her visit to @universitycollegecork to mark beginning of Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026.

President von der Leyen has a keen and attentive eye and was deeply engaged with how culture creates space for difference and an appreciation of the plural histories of Europe.

It was a proud moment to be able to introduce so many Irish contemporary artists and see President Von der Leyen’s interest and delight in their beautiful and complex work.

Thank you @tadhgocrualaoi @katie.o.grady_ @meadhbh.healy for making our museum a civic place of inclusion, ambition and critical reflection.

I am so grateful too to John O’Halloran @vansinderenlaw @ursulakil @eoinhahessy and so many of our university colleagues who made this visit such a success.

Brilliant to see contemporary practice showcased in this way which wouldn’t be possible without @artscouncilireland / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the generosity of donors who support us through Cork University Foundation. taken in The Glucksman by @fionakearney

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What an honour to give citation for @siobhni at the UCC Alumni Awards last night. So proud to see her stellar contribution to arts and culture recognised by @universitycollegecork. Some other outstanding graduates honoured including the fabulous @linda_doyle_tcd and amazing @corkmigrantcentre Naomi Masheti 🙌🏻 by @fionakearney

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A huge privilege to welcome Mary Robinson, Chair @theelders_org to @theglucksman for #UCCSustainableFutures - my first ever vote at 18 was in 1990 for her Presidency and she continues to inspire 33 years later!

Fantastic event organised by @universitycollegecork colleagues @margueritenyhan 🙌🏻 taken in Lewis Glucksman Gallery by @fionakearney

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Marvellous @genievefiggis Drama Club exhibition @alminerech in Monte Carlo and the heartstopping work of Louise Bourgeois as part of imaginative @paulinpaulinpaulin install @hauserwirth ♥️☘️ by @fionakearney

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Thank you @charliemackesy for enchanting us @westcorkliteraryfestival with wonderful insights into your marvellous books and the huge impact they have had on people’s lives. It was a privilege to interview you - when you have recovered, we can’t wait to welcome you to Cork. by @fionakearney

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Mesmerising activation of ‘An Casadh’ by artist @lauranifhlaibhin today - an offsite project by @theglucksman curated by @katie.o.grady_ for @corkmidsummer. Worlds and words woven together in ways that are still sifting in my self and soul. Really appreciate so many people coming out for the launch and huge thanks to @lorrainemaye and @artscouncilireland for their incredible support of this imaginative, engrossing new work. taken in Elizabeth Fort by @fionakearney

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Fleeting visit to Dublin for @britembdublin event celebrating great connections between Ireland and UK… and a chance to see magical @ccdanell @kevinkavanaghgallery, dark compelling @siobhanhapaska @kerlingallery and tender beauty of @siancostelloart solo presentation @taylorgalleries alongside super gallery artist show including @martingale1976 finishing with the marvellous salon hang of @rha.arts Annual Show - thrilled to see so many artists currently on show in @theglucksman on display there. If in Dublin go see. by @fionakearney

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PANORAMA EUROPA

Ursula Burke, Michael Canning, Sian Costello, Genieve Figgis, Claire Halpin, David Eager Maher, Rachel Fallon, Eleanor McCaughey, Isabel Nolan, Geraldine O’Neill

Curated by Fiona Kearney and Katie O’Grady

Am very proud and honoured for my commissioned painting Panorama Europa to be highlighted and the curatorial prompt for the exhibition Panorama Europa at The Glucksman. And what a great and esteemed line up of artists! Very honoured! Looking forward to seeing the exhibition, artworks and exploring the themes at the official launch on Friday!

PANORAMA EUROPA takes its name from a commissioned work for the University College Cork art collection by artist Claire Halpin which was developed in partnership with the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for EU Integration and Citizens’ Rights. This complex painting evokes renowned works of art across a present-day canvas of events. As with all the works on display in the exhibition, history and tradition become grounds for reclamation and caution, reminding us to remember, and renew, the past.

Huge Thanks to curators @fionakearney and @katie.o.grady_

Until 1 November 2026.
@theglucksman
@universitycollegecork
@schooloflawucc taken in The Glucksman by @fionakearney

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Powerful new work by @tuan.andrew.nguyen on @highlineartnyc on a soul nourishing walk to @whitneymuseum - many stimulating viewpoints @whitneybiennial and the joy of collection favourites. Keep looking up New York.
@devilintraining_
@mariahgarnett
@basel.abb
@ruanne.ar
@youngjunekwak
@virtualtai by @fionakearney

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New York vista from Irish consulate thanks to @nik.quaife and art and architecture views @newmuseum by @fionakearney

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Brilliant to experience the enthralling works of Irish artists @phelanlikealan @rachelfallon3840 and @maher.alice in the whirl of the main @labiennale show. Bravo to them and also writers @sarahkell77 @sineadgleeson and @joanne_laws_ for their insightful texts. by @fionakearney

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Huge congratulations to @nolanisabel on such an uplifting, erudite and contemplative presentation in the heart of @labiennale - attentively curated by @georgina_jackson__ and produced by @ciangobrien #Dreamshook indeed 👏🏻🇮🇪 by @fionakearney

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