Minister Jimmy Deenihan, TD opens Ireland's exhibition at the Venice Biennale

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan T.D., is in Venice today to open the Irish exhibition at the 54th International Art Exhibition, la Biennale di Venezia, the most important visual arts showcase in the world.

Ireland is represented in Venice by the artist Corban Walker, working with commissioner Emily-Jane Kirwan and curator Eamonn Maxwell.

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Latest news from New Irish Art Website

"June debuts 11 exciting new artists and the latest work from 10 talented artists already showing on New Irish Art.

The popularity of the New Irish Art project is also reflected in the growing audience that returns regularly to view and appreciate our presentations."

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Minister for Children welcomes the Fourth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, T.D. has welcomed the Fourth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, Mr. Geoffrey Shannon.

"Mr. Shannon’s report is stark reading and shows a number of problems in the child protection system in Ireland" said Minister Fitzgerald.

Child protection has been very sadly neglected by previous governments. The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny has recognised this and established a dedicated Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

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Art Journal's website's featured artists

Art Journal has just published timely new features by two artists on its recently launched website.

Liz Magic Laser’s InterAct is an interview-performance hybrid. Paul Chan discusses five conceptual maps from his 2007 project Waiting for Godot in New Orleans.

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