KCAT is a multi-disciplinary Arts Centre in Callan, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland; dedicated to the fostering and nurturing of creative ambition and professional development in the arts. This exhibition was first shown at KCAT Art Centre, Callan as part of Kilkenny Arts Festival.
KCAT, The Known and Unknown World
Upcoming Exhibition
12 Sep, 2025 - 26 Oct, 2025
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of KCAT Studio, this exhibition features works from KCAT Studio artists past and present.
The work by the 19 artists in this exhibition, takes as its initial reference point a drawing of a five-legged cat by George McCutcheon. This work, made in 1996 remains the logo of KCAT to this day. This unusual creature exists at the centre of a sprawling exhibition that mirrors the multi-layered design of a Wunderkammer.
From the 16th century onwards these cabinets of curiosities mixed items from the arts, the natural world, and the sciences to present idiosyncratic views of existence. Juxtaposing local landmarks with fantastical landscapes, common songbirds with speculatively designed creatures, human portraits with extra-planetary beings, The Known and Unknown World invites the viewer to discover and celebrate the multiplicity of ways in which the world can be experienced, understood, and recorded.
Exhibiting artists include: Andrew Pike, Brianna Hurley, Declan Byrne, Diana Chambers, Erin Hacking, Eileen Mulrooney, Fergus Fitzgerald, Fintin Kelly, Jason Turner, Karl Fitzgerald, Lorna Corrigan, Margaret Walker, Shay Croke, Sinead Fahey, Thomas Barron, Mary Cody, Francis Casey, Jack Foskin and George McCutcheon.
See HERE for artist biographies.
Curated by Benjamin Stafford in cooperation with KCAT Studio.
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Date:
12 Sep, 2025 - 26 Oct, 2025 -
Price:
Free -
Info:
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Opening Times
Gallery Hours:
Closed MonTues – Sat: 11 – 17
Sun: 12 – 17
Wed Late Opening: 11 – 18.30Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 10 – 17Admission Always Free. Donations Always Welcome.
Getting Here
15 Ely Place, Dublin 2, D02 A213
Tel: +353 (0)1 661 2558
Email: info@rhagallery.ieThe Royal Hibernian Academy is located in the city centre of Dublin, adjacent to the National Gallery of Ireland and National Museum of Ireland and within close proximity to a wide variety of public transport services, such as Dublin Bus (Routes: 39A, 46A and 145) and Dart (Pearse Dart Station).
Access
There is plenty of parking available in the neighbourhood and the RHA is fully wheelchair accessible.
Cafe
Margadh RHA is a speciality food and wine outlet from the people behind Margadh Howth, Mamó Restaurant, Elm Epicurean and Barrow Market. The wine bar serves morning fare, lunch, hampers and gifts.
Monday: Closed
Tues – Fri: 07.30 – 17.00
Saturday: 11.00 – Late
Sunday: 12.00 – 17.00
