Moments of beauty and contemplation
by Cathy Buckmaster
While museums and galleries are temporarily closed in Dublin, we wait with bated breath for their reopening — because in a world where open spaces remain an integral element for our much-decayed social lives, we can take solace in the ubiquitous gallery; a public space that can provide the thrill of a cultural excursion, a collective activity, a catch-up with friends or even a first date.
Here we pay tribute to the beauty of public art and the quiet contemplation it encourages. Spanning from Naoshima to Helsinki, below are some choice artworks and exhibits that have taken place over the last few years.
Images: Cathy Buckmaster
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