The Largest Salvador Dali Sculpture Displayed in Ireland
The largest Salvador Dali sculpture ever displayed in Ireland is set to be featured at the country’s biggest art and sculpture event, Art and Soul.
Dance of Time II
Dance of Time II, valued at €1.1 million, was unveiled at Cork’s Castlemartyr resort. This 405kg, 1.5-meter high bronze sculpture showcases Dali’s enduring, melting clocks motif.
Event Details
The event will also showcase works by Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, hosted by Gormleys at the five-star resort. Oliver Gormley of Gormleys described Dali’s iconic melted clock as a representation of the ever-present fluidity of time, dancing in rhythm to the beat of the universe.
Art and Soul Event Highlights
- Featuring works by international and Irish artists
- Outdoor exhibition of 90 large sculptures and installations
- Coordinated with the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival
- Over 300 works on display, the largest showcase of sculpture in Ireland
Artists and Sculptors
The event will feature international artists alongside leading Irish sculptors such as Patrick O’Reilly, Ian Pollock, Eamonn Ceannt, and Bob Quinn.
Artworks and Exhibitions
Castlemartyr’s interior will display 100 artworks by renowned artists like Hirst, Warhol, Giacinto Bosco, Patrick Rubinstein, and Patrick Hughes.
Event Details
Art and Soul will be open to the public daily from 11am – 7pm. Visitors can enjoy a programme of artists’ talks, daily guided tours, and more.
