Art Exhibition: Common Fractures | Miriam McConnon
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To mark the Cypriot presidency of the EU, the Cyprus-based Irish artist Miriam McConnon will present a solo exhibition of her most recent work, organised by Olivier Cornet, that looks at Ireland and Cyprus' shared history of colonialism, its consequences, and the impact it had on the social and political evolution of both nations in its aftermath.
Objects such as a wedding dress, a military jacket, books, and ancient ceramic vessels narrate the common elevation of religion, education and conflict in the post-colonial era of both nations. The artist also refers to the mass emigration that befell both nations during and after their struggle for independence. These carefully chosen objects in her artworks are adorned with the patterns from the personal objects belonging to refugees who have been currently displaced due to war.
Artist Bio: Miriam McConnon
Miriam McConnon was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1977. She now lives and works in Cyprus. She exhibits in both countries and internationally. Her work is in state collections in Ireland and Cyprus. Her current practice examines the domestic narrative of displaced persons following conflict, looking at the parallel between the refugee and the non-refugee over the last five decades. McConnon works in installation, drawing and painting. Miriam is represented in Ireland by the Olivier Cornet Gallery and in Cyprus by the Diatopos Centre for Contemporary Art, Nicosia.
Europa Gallery
11 Chatham Street
Dublin 2
Exhibition runs from 24/03 - 10/05/2026
Open Monday – Friday 09h30 – 17h00 / Weekends 12h00-18h00