Many of the exhibiting artists in Gormley auctioneer’s Art and Soul exhibition turned out for the opening at the K Club in Straffan which is open daily from 11am-7pm until the 8th September..
During the exhibition, The K Club are offering special rates for Art + Soul overnight stays, afternoon tea and dining opportunities. Contact the hotel directly to avail of these offers quoting ‘Art + Soul.’
The event features Art and Soul €8m worth of art pieces, will be held at Kildare’s K Club from August 11 to.
The event will showcase works by renowned artists such as Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, and Damien Hirst, alongside leading Irish sculptors Patrick O’Reilly, Ian Pollock, Eamonn Ceannt and Bob Quinn, with over 300 pieces displayed, making it the largest sculpture exhibition in Ireland.
The exhibition will feature over 90 large sculptures and installations across the 550-acre K Club estate, alongside 100 artworks inside the luxury hotel by artists like Banksy and Keith Haring.
Oliver Gormley of Gormleys said “Art and Soul gives art lovers a unique opportunity to view these incredible works of art in the beautiful surroundings of The K Club,” said “Adults and children will enjoy the event equally, and our previous events in Russborough, Co Wicklow, Castlemartyr resort in Cork and The Culloden Hotel in Belfast attracted over 10,000 visitors.”
Paul Heery, General Manager at The K Club said “the K Club has long been linked to history’s trailblazers so it feels very fitting that this historic hotel should now be host to such an incredible array of stunning works from some of the world’s most talented artists and sculptors.”
The K Club is offering special rates starting from €235 per room/night for guests attending the Art and Soul event, aimed at both adults and children.
The exhibition then runs daily from 11 am – 7 pm until the 8th September.
Entry is free with guided tours each day at 12, 2 and 4 pm. Tours can be booked online at www.gormleys.ie.
