Seven of Ireland’s most respected and renowned street artists were invited to create works at key city-centre locations, in response to a theme inspired by the 1920 Burning of Cork.
Ardú – the Irish for ‘Rise’ – bases itself on a theme of nostalgia and celebration. Cork City rose from the ashes 100 years ago following the Burning of Cork, and now faces the challenge to rise again. As we soon rise gently out of lockdown, visitors to the city centre are invited to visit the Ardú Street Art trail through December. Street art is the ideal medium for the times we live in. Cork City Council, Creative Ireland and Fáilte Ireland are delighted to present Ardú to the public, in a safe space where you can interpret the murals outdoors.
Discover work by:
| Deirdre Breen | Wandesford Quay |
| MASER | The Kino, Washington St |
| James Earley | Henry Street |
| Peter Martin | Kyle Street |
| Shane O’Driscoll | Harley Street |
| Aches | Anglesea St |
| Garreth Joyce | Liberty Street |
Ardú have developed a free self-guided audio tour of the seven Ardú Street Art locations.
Starting at Wandesford Quay, these brilliant audio tours, are narrated by Ray ‘Wingnut’ Cuddihy, and feature music by DJ Colm K, and are suitable for all ages.
For this unique perspective, visit the Ardú website, and click into the audio tour page on Soundcloud (smartphone and headphones required).
At a time when we face shared and personal challenges, each of our artist’s murals are a rallying cry to the city – a call to remember that we have been through terrible times before and we rose up. We can do it again. Join us for a celebration of Cork city’s traditions, history, and resolution.
