This week we shine a light on the 7th Annual Irish Arts & Human Rights Festival (Friday 10 – Sunday 19 October 2025). Mary shares a curated selection of the most compelling events you won’t want to miss. Our feature artist interview is with two Voices for Peace contributors: poet and short-story writer Shreya Gupta, and poet/essayist Rowan Tate. Join us as we explore their work, their inspiration, and what peace in art means to them.smashingtimes.iedublinsouthfm.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Irish Arts and Human Rights festival preview
This episode focuses on the launch of the programme for this year’s annual international Irish Arts and Human Rights festival which runs from the 10 to 19 October 2025, presented by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Front Line Defenders.The aim of the festival is to celebrate and showcase the extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world, past and present, and the role of the arts and artists in promoting human rights today. The show also addresses the upcoming presidential elections in Ireland and takes a look at the candidates running to date.They will also be discussing the new Smashing Times center at 30 Sandycove Road, a multifunctional arts venue perfect for hosting community workshops, live performances, visual exhibitions, spoken word performances and more.And, to break in the new center, Mary Moynihan has put together a multidisciplinary-exhibition which incorporates a mixture of poetry, visual art and photography with the aim of helping self-expression by mapping natural landscapes to the soul, fittingly titled: ‘Landscapes of the Soul, running until the 28th of September.https://smashingtimes.ie/Recorded at Dublin South FMhttps://dublinsouthfm.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jessica Rodrigues
In this episode, we discuss the launch of the new Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality in Sandycove, opening with the exhibition Landscapes of the Soul by Mary Moynihan. Our feature interview is with multidisciplinary artist Jessica Rodrigues, who shares insights into her fine art and custom tattoo practice, from dreamscapes to Studio Ghibli inspirations. Jessica’s work is also showcased in Tintreach: The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal and as part of the upcoming Voices of Peace programme at the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival. Plus, we highlight artists and musicians worldwide speaking out against the genocide in Gaza.Recorded at Dublin South FMhttps://smashingtimes.ie/https://dublinsouthfm.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aoife McAtamney
In this episode, we sit down with Aoife McAtamney — musician, songwriter, and interdisciplinary artist — recently appointed as one of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s Musicians-in-Residence for 2025. Aoife shares her fascinating journey from contemporary dance to multidisciplinary performance, her work under the creative alias Daughter Of A Drum, and her acting roles in Paula Kehoe’s The Devils In Her and The Woman In The Wall. Tune in as Aoife discusses her creative process, her influences, and what’s in store for her upcoming performances at the Lexicon Library.Recorded at Dublin South FMhttp://dublinsouthfm.ie/https://smashingtimes.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stolen Sister, Red Dress Day & Arts for Human Rights
In this episode, we explore the powerful Irish podcast Stolen Sister, which investigates the 1976 disappearance and murder of Elizabeth Plunkett and the ongoing fight by her family for justice. Mary also reflects on Red Dress Day in Canada—an annual commemoration honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women, inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black.Our feature interview is with Ciara Hayes of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality. Ciara discusses the upcoming Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival (10–19 October 2025), which celebrates human rights defenders and the role of the arts in promoting justice and equality. She also shares details about three exciting open calls for artists, organisations, and citizens to get involved.Plus, Freda presents News from the Network with arts and culture highlights for July and August and a spotlight from the Ten We Admire series on Spanish artist Marina Vargas.Special thanks to Féilim James, Carmen Ortiz Victorino, and the team at Dublin South FM.https://smashingtimes.ie/https://www.dublinsouthfm.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Show, hosted by Mary Moynihan and Freda Manweiler. Join us for an hour of discussions on equality, diversity, and the powerful work of artists advocating for human rights. From theatre and film to digital arts and sculpture, we explore a wide array of creative forms that inspire change. Tune in to hear unique perspectives and stories from the world of art, all recorded at Dublin South FM.https://smashingtimes.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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