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Sculpture In Context 2023

RUSH BY MARTIN O’KEEFE SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT CATALOGUE REF 137

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I USED A SONY SEL FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS LENS

Born in Newry Co. Down, raised in West Cork and Dublin, Martin O’Keefe is a visual artist who works primarily in the mediums of stainless and mild steel, aluminium, copper and brass.

I wanted to see how well my Sony FE 70-200MM lens would on the Sony A7RIV body so I decided to visit the Sculpture In Context 2023 exhibition at the Botanic Gardens. The lens cost me about Euro 3,000. It has been replaced by a new version which is supposed to be much better.

PHOENIX RISING BY MICHAEL CHARLES KEANE

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SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT 2023 PREVIEW 2 SEPTEMBER 2023

In order to preview Sculpture In Context I visited the exhibition on the Saturday and Sunday before the exhibition officially opened. I used a Canon 5DIII on the first day and a Sigma Dp3 Quattro on the Sunday.

The works on display were not labelled until Thursday and they is when I purchased the catalogue.

Sculpture in Context is the largest sculpture exhibition in Ireland. It is an annual event organised by Sculpture in Context, an artist-led organisation, in association with the Office of Public Works and the National Botanic Gardens. The exhibition showcases the work of over 120 artists using a wide range of media, from the smallest, most intricate ceramic works to stone sculptures of monumental scale. The sculptures are displayed throughout the 50 acres of beautifully-landscaped grounds of the National Botanic Gardens, creating a unique and inspiring experience for visitors.

The 2023 exhibition will run from September 7 to October 13. The opening hours are from 10am to 6pm, seven days a week. Admission is free.

SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT 2023
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