41st edition of Ireland's biennial of contemporary art 

EVA is delighted to announce the programme and opening events for the 41st EVA International—Ireland’s Biennial of Contemporary Art.

The 41st EVA International features a “Guest Programme” curated by Eszter Szakács in collaboration with the EVA team, including a number of new commissions and presentations by Irish and international artists. Titled It Takes a Village, the programme borrows from the proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” to focus on ideas of collaborative partnership, social justice and historical repair. Featured artists include Noor Abuarafeh, Reza Afisina, Marwa Arsanios, Ana Bravo- Pérez, Ruth Clinton and Niamh Moriarty, Family Connection (Glenda Martinus, Rudsel Martinus, Jörgen Gario, and Quinsy Gario), damdam (a collective of collectives), Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh, Yazan Khalili, Anikó Loránt, Naeem Mohaiemen, Eoghan Ryan, and Eimear Walshe. Programme partnerships include OFF-Biennale Budapest (Gypsy Criminals and Gideon Horváth) and Ormston House, Limerick (Bíodh Orm Anocht, feat. Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh, Laura Ni Fhlaibhín, Seán Hannan, and Kiera O’Toole).

This will be presented alongside a series of EVA Platform Commissions that build upon ideas and definitions of access, selected by Iarlaith Ní Fheorais and Roy Claire Potter. Featured artists include Éireann and I (Joselle Ntumba and Beulah Ezeugo), Bridget O’Gorman, Colm Keady-Tabbal, Olivia Normile, and Lyónn Wolf (in partnership with El Reid Buckley and Dyke Nite).

Presented across diverse venues in Limerick city, and through a number of local and international partnerships—from fishmongers, to community networks, to other biennial organisations—the 41st EVA International invites thinking, from many different perspectives, about the ways in which we might contribute to a more shared and equitable future.

Opening events

A programme of talks, performances, and live events will take place over the opening weekend. This includes artists’ talks by participating artists, and performances by Lyónn Wolf, Ana Bravo-Pérez, Noor Abuarafeh, and Eimear Walshe.

The official opening will be followed by an afterparty in collaboration with DYKE NITE x The Breeding Room, on August 29, 2025 (Dolan’s, Limerick, Ireland; doors from 9pm). Limited capacity. Pre-booking essential.

Please see eva.ie for bookings and further programme information. Please contact info@eva.ie if you have any questions or require further guidance.

Booking is required for many of these events via eva.ie as capacity is limited. Please contact info@eva.ie if you have any questions or require further guidance.

Plan your visit

Please note that the 41st EVA International is a multi venue programme with varying operating hours across individual venues, sites, and spaces. Please check www.eva.ie before planning your visit or email info@eva.ie with any questions or queries.

Funding acknowledgements

The 41st EVA International is funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Limerick City and County Council, Mondriaan Fonds, Culture Ireland, and the British Council.

Press

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