Arts & Human Rights with Smashing Times

This episode features an in-depth interview with Dublin-based visual artist Stephen Doody. Working primarily in sculpture, Stephen’s practice is rooted in collaboration, community engagement, and environmental activism, bringing diverse groups together through workshops, education, and creative dialogue.The show also includes a special What’s On segment with recommendations for inspiring arts and culture events, including the First Fortnight mental health festival, TradFest 2026 in Dublin, Druid Theatre, Doolin Writers Weekend, and music from the legendary Mary Coughlan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode Mary speaks with Avril Murphy Allen, a visual artist and interior designer. In this vibrant and engaging conversation, Avril shares insights into her artistic practice, creative process, and sources of inspiration, along with practical tips for working as an artist today. Avril is one of eleven artists featured in Solstice Light: Art in Winter, a curated exhibition currently running at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery, 30 Sandycove Road, Dublin, until 25 January 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and WAVE 4Ever, a powerful dance celebration by UMAKOKOThis episode features reflections on The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig and interviews with dance artists Vithoria Escobar and Favour Oluwaseunla Odusola. Presenter Mary Moynihan explores Koenig’s poetic definitions of unnamed human emotions. Escobar and Odusola discuss UMAKOKO, their multicultural dance company, and its upcoming production WAVE 4EVER at The Complex Arts Centre on 6 December 2025. The show concludes with Sharon Clancy’s charity single “Éire Is Ainm Dom,” supporting homelessness services.https://smashingtimes.ie/https://dublinsouthfm.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mary explores a wide range of stories from the world of arts and culture. Our featured guest is celebrated spoken‐word artist Emmet O’Brien, known for viral pieces like The North Side and Dirty Dublin. With acclaimed books, performances across Europe, and projects ranging from mental-health murals in Temple Bar to poetry workshops in Mountjoy Prison, Emmet brings a powerful and unique voice to the programme.Mary also discusses the new ITV documentary “Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War”, which offers rare, first-hand testimony from IDF soldiers speaking out about their experiences in Gaza following the October 7th attacks. The film sheds light on the conduct of the war and the troubling accounts emerging from those who served.https://smashingtimes.ie/https://dublinsouthfm.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.