Silva Lumina: a light installation in the courtyard of the Irish Cultural Centre

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on January 15, 2025 at 05:00 p.m.
The Irish Cultural Centre welcomes artist Tom Meskell and his light installation entitled "Silva Lumina". Join us in the courtyard of the Cultural Center from dusk to dawn, from January 29 to February 14, 2025, for a free luminous stroll to discover sculptures in human and plant forms.

The Centre culturel irlandais in Paris joins in the winter festivities with a number of illuminated tours throughout the Île-de-France region. From January 29 to February 14, 2025, the Centre culturel irlandais, nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter, will feature artist Tom Meskell and his light installation " Silva Lumina ".

For 30 years now, Tom Meskell has been unveiling his work in his native Ireland, as well as abroad. His specialty? Working with translucent materials and luminous forms while exploring existential themes such as built heritage, citizenship, mourning and memory.

From January 29 to February 14, 2025, Tom Meskell will be installing his luminous sculptures in the courtyard of the Irish Cultural Centre, transforming it into an enchanting garden. Featuring human and plant forms, these luminous creatures embody hope and community spirit.

To be discovered free of charge, Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 8pm, the " Silva Lumina " installation is also accompanied by a soundtrack composed by Colm O Snodaigh and Brian Hogan, members of the traditional group Kíla.

Note that this artistic stroll is presented as part of theImbolg festival. This Irish Celtic festival, celebrated every February 1, marks the beginning of spring according to the Celtic calendar. On January 31, 2025, starting at 5 p.m., the Centre Culturel Irlandais is organizing a special evening of musical performances. Harpist Brenna Byrne, singers and musicians Brían Mac Gloinn (Ye Vagabonds) and William Howard are among those expected to perform.

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Dates and Opening Time
From January 29, 2025 to February 14, 2025

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    Location

    5 Rue des Irlandais
    75005 Paris 5

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    Free

    Official website
    www.centreculturelirlandais.com

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