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Cork Arts Society (est 1963), trading as Lavit Gallery, is a not-for-profit arts organisation, registered charity (CHY 13297) and CLG dedicated to promoting an appreciation of art in Cork City. Our exhibition space incorporates a wide range of painting, print, sculpture, glass and ceramic work. For further details on our exhibition programme, artists in stock and becoming a member please visit our website. CHY 13297

Diarmuid Breen | A place to be01–31 OctoberOverall Diarmuid Breen’s work gives us pause for thought, about our own lives...
14/10/2026

Diarmuid Breen | A place to be
01–31 October

Overall Diarmuid Breen’s work gives us pause for thought, about our own lives and the balance we strike between work and play. While many of us were enjoying the fine weather of recent months Diarmuid was toiling away at home in Monsterevin. His home had become his citadel for a time, in order to create this incredible body of work. This show was 7 months in the making. It runs until 31 October. Not to be missed

1. Night Call, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 40 x 50 cm, €2400
2. Shadow of the Sun, 2025, Oil on Canvas,100 x 80 cm, €3600

All available works can be viewed and purchased online on the exhibition page
OR link in bio

JULIA DLUGOSZ LIFTS THE LID ON HER PROCESSJulia Dlugosz wrapped up her vaults installation 'Vessels' on Saturday afterno...
14/10/2026

JULIA DLUGOSZ LIFTS THE LID ON HER PROCESS

Julia Dlugosz wrapped up her vaults installation 'Vessels' on Saturday afternoon with an extremely informative talk about her wonderful ceramics which included work from third year, fourth year and brand new work from 2026. All the work is very accomplished so it was fascinating to hear about the challenges she faced in the making process and the various solutions she came up with to make it work. It was also very impressive to hear how contemporary content was so sensitively and seamlessly combined with more ancient forms and motifs.

Julia was the 2025 recipient of the Cork Arts Society Vaults Award. This new award gives a graduate of MTU Crawford College of Art & Design the opportunity to exhibit in the unique vault spaces at Lavit Gallery.

The 2026 vaults programme has now come to and end and will resume in May 2027.

The 2026 Cork Arts Society t/a Lavit Gallery visual arts programme is kindly supported by Arts Grants from the Arts Council of Ireland and Cork City Council.
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DIARMUID BREEN REVEALS ALLWe had a great conversation on Saturday, during which Diarmuid told us about his artistic jour...
13/10/2026

DIARMUID BREEN REVEALS ALL

We had a great conversation on Saturday, during which Diarmuid told us about his artistic journey and all the twists and turns that finally allowed him to focus on his practice full time, whilst keeping a toe in the door of his other profession as an engineer. It was also fantastic to get further insights into his process and the ideas behind the work. Thank you to everyone who came along.

Diarmuid Breen | A place to be
Until 31 October

All available works can be viewed and purchased online on the exhibition page
OR via link in bio

Diarmuid Breen | A place to be01–31 OctoberSome of Diarmuid’s pieces show the containment and manipulation of nature. He...
13/10/2026

Diarmuid Breen | A place to be
01–31 October

Some of Diarmuid’s pieces show the containment and manipulation of nature. He eludes to the mediation of real-life experience through technology and those who are set to gain from introducing this detached existence.

1. The Inspector, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 40 x 50 cm, €2400
2. A Case for Nature, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 50 x 40 cm, €2400
3. The Collectors, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 50 x 40 cm, €2400

All available works can be viewed and purchased online on the exhibition page
OR link in bio

Diarmuid Breen | A place to be01–31 OctoberArtist talk today, Saturday 10 October, 12pm1. Fifth Estate, 2026, Oil on Can...
10/10/2026

Diarmuid Breen | A place to be
01–31 October

Artist talk today, Saturday 10 October, 12pm

1. Fifth Estate, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 25 x 20 cm, €850
2. Dance like no one is watching, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 25 x 20 cm, €850

Diarmuid chooses to utilise historic found photographs as source material for his characters. This adds an air of nostalgia and harks back to a time when things were arguably more straightforward and we were more tuned into our surroundings, living in the moment, living as part of nature, making real connections with each other at work and at play.

All available works can be viewed and purchased online on the exhibition page
OR link in bio

ARTIST TALKS TOMORROW, SATURDAY 10 OCTOBERFree entry, no booking required, all welcome12PMDiarmuid Breen in conversation...
09/10/2026

ARTIST TALKS TOMORROW, SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER

Free entry, no booking required, all welcome

12PM
Diarmuid Breen in conversation with Brian Mac Domhnaill, Director of Lavit Gallery. In association with the exhibition 'A place to be' in the main gallery. Hear about the artist's career path, his themes and process.

Image credit: Lavit Gallery

3PM
Julia Dlugosz artist talk and exhibition tour. In association with the installation 'Vessels' in the vaults at Lavit Gallery. Learn about this emerging artist's incredible ceramics practice that honours tradition while reflecting contemporary perspectivesd.art
Image credit: Jolene Cronin

FEATURED ARTIST | Julia Dlugosz Julia Dlugosz is the 2025 recipient of the Cork Arts Society Vaults Award. This new awar...
09/10/2026

FEATURED ARTIST | Julia Dlugosz

Julia Dlugosz is the 2025 recipient of the Cork Arts Society Vaults Award. This new award gives a graduate of MTU Crawford College of Art & Design the opportunity to exhibit in the unique vault spaces at Lavit Gallery.

These works from Julia Dlugosz's 3rd year exhibition are currently on show in the Outer Vault. Julia will be giving an artist talk in Lavit Gallery on the 10 October at 3pm.

The 2026 Cork Arts Society t/a Lavit Gallery visual arts programme is kindly supported by Arts Grants from the Arts Council of Ireland and Cork City Council.

Vessels | Julia Dlugosz
Cork Arts Society Vaults Award
Vaults, Lavit Gallery
22 September – 10 October 2026
Artist talk 10 October, 3pm
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Diarmuid Breen | A place to be01–31 OctoberArtist talk tomorrow, Saturday 10 October, 12pmThe seaside is a common motif ...
09/10/2026

Diarmuid Breen | A place to be
01–31 October

Artist talk tomorrow, Saturday 10 October, 12pm

The seaside is a common motif as a place for recreation but also an uncluttered space for reflection. In other scenes recreation is taking place in close proximity to the citadel [the workplace]. There is even a couple meeting after work

1. Time to Leave, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 25 x 20 cm, €850
2. Water Girl, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 25 x 20 cm, €850
3. Following, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm, €3600
4. Breathe, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm, €3600
5. View Point, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 50 x 80 cm, €2800
6. Forgotten Summer, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 25 x 20 cm, €850
7. After Work, 2026, Oil on Canvas, 100 x 80 cm, €3600

All available works can be viewed and purchased online on the exhibition page
OR link in bio

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Wandesford Quay
Cork

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6pm
Friday 10:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6pm

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