Rathfarnham Castle Arts 

Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14. 353(0)14939462; rathfarnhamcastle@opw.ie; www.rathfarnhamcastle.ie. Daily: 9.30am-5.30pm. Free adm. Last adm. 4.45pm. Adm. charge to visit the Castle. An OPW-managed heritage property. Map​​

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From Oct 4 The Nativity Scene: The Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi through Italian Design and Irish
Craftsmanship - Curated by Andrea Vecera. This year, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Italian Institute of Culture
in Dublin presents The Nativity Scene: The Legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi through Italian Design and Irish Craftsmanship. Developed by the Embassy of Italy in
Ireland and Italian Institute of Culture in collaboration with Andrea Vecera, curator of the project, the Office of Public Works (OPW), and Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI). The exhibition continues until 6 Jan
2027. Conceived as a tribute to one of Saint Francis’s “inventions”: the presepe, or Nativity scene presents a collection of unique Nativity scenes, offering a diverse vision of this religious representation, not only as a spiritual symbol, but also as a profound and intimate part of Italian culture. A selection of prominent Italian designers was invited to reinterpret the Nativity through their personal vision, using a variety of materials, with a preference for natural and so-called “humble” materials. Each designer has collaborated with an
expert Irish artisan to create a unique artwork, fostering a genuine exchange between Italian design and the excellence of Irish craftsmanship. Through this creative dialogue, the project celebrates the values of community, collaboration, shared knowledge, and solidarity deeply rooted in the legacy of Saint Francis