22/10/2026
Tales of human follies, artist talks, and special events at Olivier Cornet Gallery! 🎨✨
As part of Dublin Gallery Weekend 2026, Olivier Cornet Gallery presents Tales of human follies, a group exhibition marking the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. Using narrative and fantasy, the show explores complex ideas about human nature, society, and politics.
Swipe through to explore what’s on:
🖼️ Exhibition: Tales of human follies featuring Annika Berglund, Hugh Cummins, Colin Eaton, Mary A. Fitzgerald, David Fox, Conrad Frankel, Nickie Hayden, Daniel Lipstein, Eoin Mac Lochlainn, Miriam McConnon, Sheila Naughton, Yanny Petters, Kelly Ratchford, and Vicky Smith
🤫 Special Event: The Silent Series (Friday 06 Nov, 15:00)
🎶 Exhibition Launch: Launch of Tales of human follies including a live performance by harpist Catherine Ní Fhearraigh (Friday 06 Nov, 18:30)
☕ Artist Talk: Breakfast Talk with Artists with mid-morning refreshments and a talk from the artists about their work (Saturday 07 Nov, 10:30)
🎨 Family Workshop: Family Christmas Card Workshop with Kelly Ratchford and Colin Eaton helping children create collage Christmas cards (Saturday 07 Nov, 14:00 - 15:30)
🍲 Special Talk & Lunch: Buffet & Art Historian Talk with Jean Ryan featuring Korean food from Day n Night Restaurant alongside homemade dishes (Sunday 08 Nov, 13:00 - 14:30, buffet served from 13:00)
📍 Location: Olivier Cornet Gallery, 3 Great Denmark Street, Parnell Square Cultural Quarter, Dublin 1
🎟️ All events are FREE and non-ticketed.
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Presented by: Contemporary Art Gallery Association
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With proud partners:
Addleshaw Goddard
Clinch Wealth Management
Jaguar
Roe & Co
Culture Ireland
IVARO
Crowe Ireland
Finlay-Mulligan
Dublin City Council