Kildare venue to host major art and sculpture event

THE country’s biggest art and sculpture event is set to arrive at Kildare's K Club. Art and Soul, featuring works by renowned artists Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol, will be hosted by Gormleys at The K Club’s luxury hotel from 11 August – 8 September, showcasing €8 million worth of works by the biggest names in international and Irish art. 

The free event will include a major outdoor exhibition of over 90 large sculptures and installations set throughout the 550-acre grounds of the luxury estate. A key feature will be the unveiling of 12 new pieces by Martin Mooney, regarded as one of Ireland’s most accomplished fine art painters.  With over 300 works on display, Art and Soul will be the largest showcase of sculpture in Ireland to date, featuring international artists alongside leading Irish sculptors Patrick O'Reilly, Ian Pollock, Eamonn Ceannt and Bob Quinn. The hotel’s breathtaking interior will be further embellished with a display of over 100 artworks by some of the world’s best-known artists, including Damien Hirst, Giacinto Bosco, Patrick Rubinstein, Banksy, Keith Haring, and Julian Opie. The K Club is offering special rates for the duration of the event, starting from €235 per room/night B&B for those who quote Art and Soul when booking. For more details, vist gormleys.ie and kclub.ie.