What if an exhibition wasn’t something you “visited”… but something you quietly escaped into?
At Hugh Lane Gallery, two powerful exhibitions are running right now:
• Ailbhe Ní Bhriain’s “The Dream Pool Intervals” – haunting, woven dreamscapes based on a Chinese science text from 1088.
• Brian Maguire’s “La Grande Illusion” – raw, arresting paintings of real-world destruction from Aleppo to the Amazon.
But this isn’t a tour. There’s no guide. No schedule.
You arrive. You wander.
You leave with a few strange questions echoing in your head.
This is not about understanding art.
It’s about noticing how you’ve been taught to look—and maybe, looking differently.
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What to expect:
• A self-guided, reflective walk-through—no commentary, no pressure.
• Some curious prompt cards (you’ll receive one at the start).
• Optional post-walk conversation over tea/coffee for those who want to talk.
• Total duration: totally up to you. Stay for 10 minutes or an hour.
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Who’s this for?
• People who feel too much in galleries
• People who hate being told what to think
• People who love open-ended questions more than clear answers
• People who want to unlearn what “looking at art” means
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No art knowledge needed. No RSVP pressure.
Just bring your curiosity. And maybe a notebook.
This isn’t a tour. It’s an escape.
