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Mike O\u2019Brien<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lives and works in Limerick, Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irish (and Canadian citizen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022 -2023
Postgraduate Certificate, Creative Arts Management, University of Galway,\u00a0 Result: 1:1

2006 – 2010
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Fine Art Sculpture & Combined Media,
TUS, Limerick School of Art and Design Campus, Result: 1:1

Degree Thesis: \u2018Social Progress & Aesthetic Sacrifice in Art;
An investigation of recent social art, art criticism and the place of the aesthetic.\u2019

2020
HarvardX: Philosophy – HDS3221.3x
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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023-2026
Arts Event Coordinator, The Peoples Museum of Limerick

2016 – 2017
Gallery Assistant, Limerick City Gallery of Art


SOLO EXHIBITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024
Look Closer,<\/em> The Peoples Museum of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

2017
Becoming No One<\/em>, Perla National Gallery of Art, Prague, Czech Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014
Touch Me<\/em>, curated by Beth Fox, Divus Gallery, London

2013
Superstar<\/em>, TomCat Street Festival Program, Limerick, Ireland <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012
Amorphous<\/em>, curated by Nigel Rolf, Former Franciscans Church Space, Limerick Museum
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017
Gloom<\/em>, Live sound art performance (Mike O\u2019Brien),
Paintings (Paddy O\u2019Dwyer), Visual Projections (Niall Linton), Pharmacia, Limerick, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014
Rat Hole<\/em>, Wickham Street Studios Group Show, curated by Sean Guinan, Leamy House, Limerick, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014
Irish Georgian Society Pop-Up Museum<\/em>, National City of Culture Program, Rutland Street, Limerick, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013
Irish Art Does Not Exist<\/em>, Station Independent Gallery, New York<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013
Mondo Bizzaro<\/em>, The Market Studios, Dublin, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011
C; Inside<\/em>, curated by Mary Conlon,
Hunt Museum, Limerick, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010
Graduate Selection Show<\/em>, Cork Contemporary Projects,
The Space, Cork, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010
Table of Contents<\/em>, curated by Alan Keane, Roisin Lewis & Peter Morgan, Limerick School of Art & Design Foyer Space, Limerick, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009
Vacant, <\/em>curated by Aideen Barry, Unit 2, Bedford Row, Limerick, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009
Grey Cabinet<\/em>, curated by Steve Maher, Beth Fox & Sarah Feehily,
Limerick School of Art & Design Gallery Space, Limerick, Ireland
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PUBLIC PERFORMANCES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017
Live sound art performance in response to paintings & video projection (Gloom<\/em> Group Show)

2015
Askeaton Contemporary Arts
Saint Patrick\u2019s Day Parade Street Performance
Directed by Susan MacWilliam

2009
Playing The Radio<\/em>, Public Sound Art Performance with live visitor engagement (Vacant <\/em>Group Show)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009
Smash Hit<\/em>, Sound Art Performance, Limerick School of Art & Design,
Georges Quay Building, Limerick, Ireland
(Nigel Rolf 2-week residency in performance art with the University of Limerick)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007
Mike TV,<\/em> Socially Engaged Street Performance, Limerick, Ireland

2007
Mike TV (2)<\/em>, Unhinged<\/em> Performance Night, Stage Performance,
Bakers Place, Limerick, Ireland, 2007


PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPS<\/strong>

2024
Visual Artist for Creating a Climate for Change in Limerick<\/em>,
Produced by Dance Limerick,
Funded by Creative Ireland (Creative Climate Action Spark Fund)


PUBLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016
Interview with Beth Fox featured in Umelec Magazine,
published in London, Prague & Berlin

2010
Original cover design (Drawing), for Issue 1 of ‘The Speculative Society’ zine, created by artist Steve Maher, launched in Ormston House Gallery,
Limerick, Ireland

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RESIDENCIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017
Perla National Gallery of Art, 1 month live & work residency
with a public solo show, funded by the Irish Arts Council\u2019s
Travel & Training Award (\u20ac1,200)

2009
Two week performance art residency, following an application by open call,
for LSAD and UL students, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n


AWARDS & FUNDING

<\/strong>2017-2020 <\/strong>
Artist\u2019s Apartment (3-year residency), Johns Square ‘Living Cultural Quarter,
Awarded by Limerick City & County Council

2018
Trading Online Voucher (\u20ac2,500), Limerick Enterprise Office

2017
Travel & Training Award (\u20ac1,200), Irish Arts Council<\/p>\n\n\n\n


WORKSHOPS<\/strong>

2024
Drawing with participants in response to dance & dialogue,
as part of Climate for Change Limerick<\/em>, Produced by Dance Limerick,
Funded by Creative Ireland (Creative Climate Action Spark Fund)

2017 <\/strong>
Sound Art workshops for children (Two sessions), Limerick City Gallery of Art
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RELEVANT MEMBERSHIPS & INFO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n