'The Space Between' opens in Dún Laoghaire's Lexicon

Exhibition of new works by ArtNetdlr members

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is to host 'The Space Between', an exhibition of new multimedia art works by artists from ArtNetdlr.

Selected and curated by artist Louise Neiland, the exhibition brings together works by ArtNetdlr artists in response to the theme The Space Between. The exhibition explores moments of pause, transition and quiet tension, considering what exists between forms, ideas, gestures and meanings. The artists explore the theme through human relationships, overlooked spaces, displacement and the creation of new spaces and forms.

Spanning photography, painting in oil and acrylic, and sculpture incorporating glass, ceramic and wood, the exhibition brings together a diverse range of media and approaches. Through the interplay of individual artworks, contrasts and connections emerge, inviting visitors to discover new relationships and interpretations as they move through the gallery.

The artworks explore the spaces that exist between people, places, ideas and experiences. These may be physical or emotional, visible or unseen, offering opportunities for reflection and new perspectives. Through contrasts and connections, the exhibition considers how absence, distance, repetition and restraint can shape our understanding of the world around us. Together, the works reveal The Space Between as a place of uncertainty, transformation and possibility, where meaning can emerge as much from what is left unsaid or unseen as from what is present.

The exhibition is funded by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Saul said: “We are fortunate to have ArtNetdlr in the County. This exciting exhibition of new art works by ArtNetdlr artists responding to the theme the Space Between highlights the dynamism and ingenuity of the artists. The exhibition has been expertly selected and curated by artist Louise Neiland for DLR’s beautiful Municipal Gallery”.

Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Frank Curran, added: “Dún Laoghaire County Council is privileged to have such a wealth of artistic talent in the county. We are honoured to host and support this intriguing exhibition by artists from ArtNetdlr who have created diverse and engaging artworks”.

The Gallery Learning Programme offers many opportunities for people of all ages to interact with the gallery in different ways, learning about and trying out different art-making techniques. Read further information about this opportunity.

The Space Between - An exhibition of new artworks by artists from ArtNetdlr opens at the Municipal Gallery, dlr Lexicon in Dún Laoghaire on 14 November 2026 and runs until 27 January 2027 (closed 24 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 inclusive). Admission is free of charge. Alongside the exhibition, dlr Arts Office will run a programme of accompanying talks, workshops and events. For further details visit dlrcoco.ie/arts.