We chatted with Dublin-based graff artist Myne about how he started painting, his artistic influences, transforming perceptions of graffiti, and his views on Dublin’s development.
Phibsboro Press
We chatted to Phibsboro Press founder Eamonn Hall to understand the ethos behind this impressive independent publishing imprint and uncover a new perspective on Irish architecture.
The Absolute State
The Absolute State, created by Dublin playwright Luke Shanahan, is a piece of verbatim theatre addressing of alcohol in Ireland, premiering at the Galway Fringe Festival on Thursday the 24th of September.
The Positive Space
The Positive Space is an exceptional spontaneous public art movement, commandeering the empty advertising boards of Dublin during the COVID-19 crisis to create a gallery of Ireland’s finest photographers.
Direct Provision Explained
We explain what Direct Provision is, what life is like for the people in Direct Provision, and offer suggestions on how to abolish this systemic oppression by the Irish State.
Loraine Club
We caught up with Loraine Club ahead of their Valentine’s Day gig in Whelan’s to preview their fresh sound and get to know the dynamics of the band.
The Green Vote
This decade is critical for averting a climate catastrophe. Should climate change lead us to prioritise a green vote? We explore the general election in the context of the climate crisis.
Faction Barbershop - Cultivating the Barbering Experience
Faction is Dublin’s freshest barbershop, cultivating the whole barbering experience in the basement under All City Records. The shop has its own identity, a concept space filled with plants where the lads do the finest haircuts in the city. We interviewed co-owners Aaron and Rob to get the suss on this growing community.
ATMOS on Graffuturism
“Graffuturism is painting pieces that don’t follow the written rule book of graffiti”.
We chatted to ATMOS about his fresh painting style, his inspirations, and the future of the Irish scene.
Grey Area Exhibition II
FAC Checks: Grey Area II, hosted by SUBSET. Point Square. Friday, 26th October. Artists, 17ft murals, music, drink, a free magazine, and all profits going to Inner City Helping Homeless. Get on it.
Celtic, Iconic, Historic - Jim FitzPatrick
Jim FitzPatrick, an artist embedded in the cultural history of Ireland.
What Can We Do For The Homeless?
A blueprint for small scale fundraising and activism. Action is needed to sort out this homelessness crisis.
Who are Ireland's Homeless?
The people and the numbers behind our homelessness crisis.
Why Can't I Move Out?
I’m 23 years old and I’m working full time. Why can’t I move out?
FAC Checks: Irish Beatbox Championships
FAC went to the Irish Beatbox Championships to see how a relatively obscure scene has grown into a thriving community full of energy and talent.
Meek
Michael 'Meek' Somerville on what beatboxing is all about, his thoughts on the 2017 Irish Championships, and the plan for the future of the Irish scene.
JyellowL
We sat down with JyellowL one on one to discuss his musical journey so far, his opinions on the Dublin hip-hop scene, and his ambitions for the future.