Material Histories: The old Kilmainham Mill and Cecilia Vicuña: Reverse Migration, a Poetic Journey

Free / Book here
Time: 11.30am – 1.15pm
Meeting Point – Kilmainham Mill double gates. Located on Rowserstown Lane, Dublin 8

Join us for a Culture Club presented in partnership with IMMA. There will be a tour of the 200 year old Kilmainham Mill then the group will walk to IMMA and experience a slow looking tour of selected works from the exhibition Cecilia Vicuña: Reverse Migration, a Poetic Journey.

Culture Club is a series of hosted talks and tours that introduce and encourage people to connect with the cultural spaces of the city.

IMMA Horizons aims to contribute to new thinking on how creativity can positively impact health and wellbeing through programming and partnerships.

Kilmainham Mill dates from 1800 and fell into dereliction after its closure in 2000. Dublin City Council purchased the Mill and has completed a programme of stabilisation works and essential repairs which included repairs to the roofs, removal of asbestos and propping of floor. Dublin City Council Culture Company is working on activating the Mill for meanwhile uses. During this tour the Culture Company will provide limited access to a small area of the interior and to the courtyard.

Then we’ll walk around the corner to the Irish Museum of Modern Art for a slow looking tour of selected works from the exhibition Cecilia Vicuña: Reverse Migration, a Poetic Journey. This is the first solo exhibition by renowned artist, poet and activist Cecilia Vicuña in Ireland. For this exhibition Vicuña delves into themes of ancestry, ecological urgency and the interconnectedness of humanity inspired by the discovery of her ancient ties to Ireland. Central to the exhibition is a site-specific quipu – an ancient Andean system of communication using knotted cords – created with the participation of local makers, the commission is a reference to the design of the Aran sweater that is thought to be symbolic of nature, the sea and the lives of the fisherman and Islanders.

Age Suitability – This Culture Club is suitable for adults, and for children over 10 when accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility – Due to the fact that Kilmainham Mill is undeveloped the tour is not fully accessible and the group will be limited in number. There is very limited access to the interior (no access for people using wheelchairs or with additional mobility requirements at present). The tour will include access into one floor of the complex, which is not ramped and with limited head room at times. The tour will also include a visit to the courtyard of the complex which is outdoor and uncovered. There are no toilet or washing facilities on site.

Access to Kilmainham Mill is via Rowerstown Lane which has a steep incline and uneven surfaces.

From Kilmainham Mill to Fisherwoman, Fisherwoman Camille Souter and Alberta Whittle exhibition

Free / Book here
Time: 2.30 – 4.15pm
Meeting Point – Kilmainham Mill double gates. Located on Rowserstown Lane, Dublin 8

Join us for a Culture Club presented in partnership with IMMA Horizons. There will be a tour of the 200 year old Kilmainham Mill then the group will walk to IMMA and experience a slow looking tour of some selected works from the exhibition Fisherwoman, Fisherwoman, Camille Souter and Alberta Whittle.

Culture Club is a series of hosted talks and tours that introduce and encourage people to connect with the cultural spaces of the city

IMMA Horizons aims to contribute to new thinking on how creativity can positively impact health and wellbeing through programming and partnerships.

Kilmainham Mill dates from 1800 and fell into dereliction after its closure in 2000. Dublin City Council purchased the Mill and has completed a programme of stabilisation works and essential repairs which included repairs to the roofs, removal of asbestos and propping of floor. Dublin City Council Culture Company is working on activating the Mill for meanwhile uses. During this tour the Culture Company will provide limited access to a small area of the interior and to the courtyard.

Then we’ll walk around the corner to the Irish Museum of Modern for a slow looking tour of some selected works from the exhibition Fisherwoman, Fisherwoman, Camille Souter and Alberta Whittle. This exhibition brings together the practices of painter Camille Souter and contemporary artist Alberta Whittle, spanning 70 years of artistic production across two generations – from Souter’s early works of the 1950s to Whittle’s practice today. Working across painting, collage and watercolour, alongside immersive film, installation and performance, both artists explore themes of life and death, resistance and regeneration.

Family Art Workshop

Free / Drop-in / No booking required
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Meeting Point: Main reception at IMMA

Join us for this fun family workshop to celebrate spring! Perfect for all ages, this fun art workshop invites families to come together to make their own artwork at the Creativity Hub in IMMA. All materials will be provided. Guided instruction from the IMMA team.

Guided Tour of IMMA’s Exhibitions 

Free / No booking required 
Time: Wed, Sat & Sun at 2.30pm

Our guided tours are a great way to get to know IMMA and our exhibitions in more detail. These tours will explore the exhibitions – Art as Agency a major display from IMMA’s Collection showcasing the work of over 100 artists from the 1960s to the present – Fisherwoman, Fisherwoman an exhibition that brings together two distinct art practices of renowned painter Camille Souter (1929–2023) and contemporary artist Alberta Whittle (b. 1980) – Reverse Migration, a Poetic Journey the first solo exhibition in Ireland by Chilean artist, poet and activist Cecilia Vicuña.