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IMMA MEMBERS: CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008

UPCOMING EVENTS

9 December     Winter Lecture: William McKeown

7:00pm, The Chapel, IMMA
In association with the exhibition of works by the prominent Irish artist William McKeown presents an illustrated lecture on his iconic practice of monochrome painting, watercolor and installation. This talk is followed by a mulled wine and mince pie reception. For further information please contact Sophie Byrne, Assistant Curator: Education & Community Programmes, Tel: +353 1 612 9913, Email: sophie.byrne@imma.ie

February      Magazine Launch: BOULEVARD MAGENTA

Boulevard Magenta, a new publication project by the Irish Museum of modern Art, will be a six-monthly magazine including contributions by leading artists, composers, writers and poets worldwide. The first issue of Boulevard Magenta, scheduled to appear in February 2009, will include contributions by writers David Mitchell, Colm Tóibín, André Aciman; poets Derek Mahon, Jose Carlos Llop, John Ashbery, Seamus Heaney, Luis Antonio de Villena, Adam Zagajewski; artists Francesco Clemente, Sean Scully, Nalini Malani, Miquel Barceló, Terry Winters; composer Kevin Volans; designers Future Systems, as well as an interview with writer Czesław Miłosz by curator Hans Ulrich Obrist and artist Philippe Parreno. Priced at €35.00, this first issue will also feature an excerpt from the script of director Tran Anh Hung’s upcoming film I Come with the Rain, accompanied by photographs taken during filming. IMMA Members’ will receive a complimentary copy. For further information please contact Christine Blessing, Development Office, Tel: +353 1 612 9951, Email: christine.blessing@imma.ie

3 March     Launch of 2009 IMMA Programme and Private View of Hughie O'Donoghue

2:30pm, Johnson Suite, IMMA (Launch of IMMA Programme)                                                               
6:00pm, IMMA (Private view)
The Minister of Arts Sports and Tourisim, Martin Cullen TD, will announce the 2009 IMMA Programme. Members’ are also invited to the opening of an exhibition to mark the major donation of some 30 works by the internationally renowned British-born painter Hughie O’Donoghue to IMMA by the American art collector Craig Baker. Invitations will be issued in February. For further information please contact Christine Blessing, Development Office, Tel: +353 1 612 9951, Email: christine.blessing@imma.ie

6 March  Private View: James Coleman

6:00pm, IMMA
The Chairperson and Board of IMMA have pleasure in inviting you to the opening of an exhibition, by internationally acclaimed Irish artist James Coleman. A collaboration between three of Dublin’s leading cultural venues, the exhibition will take place at IMMA, Project Arts Centre and Royal Hibernian Academy. Invitations will be issued in February. For further information please contact Christine Blessing, Development Office, Tel: +353 1 612 9951, Email: christine.blessing@imma.ie

28 March   Champagne Brunch: Alexander Calder Jewellery 

11:00am, Baroque Chapel, IMMA
IMMA members are invited to a Champagne Brunch and private view of an exhibition by American artist Alexander Calder. This is the first exhibition of its kind devoted exclusively to the jewellery work of Alexander Calder. Invitations will be issued in February. For further information please contact Christine Blessing, Development Office, Tel: +353 1 612 9951, Email: christine.blessing@imma.ie

31 March     Private View and Gala Opening for Elizabeth Peyton and Alexander Calder

6:00pm, IMMA
The Chairperson and Board of IMMA have pleasure in inviting you to the private view and gala opening of American artists’ Elizabeth Peyton and Alexander Calder. Invitations will be issued in February. For further information please contact Christine Blessing, Development Office, Tel: +353 1 612 9951, Email: christine.blessing@imma.ie

14 April   Private View: Seamus Heaney (Limited availability)

Gordon Lambert Galleries, West Wing, Ground Floor
IMMA members’ are invited to the private view of Seamus Heaney’s Books with Artists. The exhibition marks the celebration of the poet’s 70th Birthday and features an extensive display of Heaney’s books along with a selection of works from IMMA’s Collection. Further details and invitations will be issued in March. For further information please contact Christine Blessing, Development Office, Tel: +353 1 612 9951, Email: christine.blessing@imma.ie

The above events are subject to confirmation. For more information, please contact the Development Department, at tel: +353 1 612 9951 or email: members@imma.ie