In 2025 Lismore Castle Arts celebrates 20 years by presenting an exhibition dedicated to the theme of Kunstkammer, curated by art historian and writer, Robert O’Byrne.
Kunstkammer is a form of museum in which strange or rare objects are exhibited together, also known as a Cabinet of Curiosities. Once widespread throughout Europe, these private museums were renowned for featuring a broad range of objects, including Arteficialia (products of man) and Naturalia (products of nature) together with scientific instruments, clocks and automaton.
John Kindness's work features alongside pieces by Aurél, Monster Chetwynd, Dorothy Cross, Urs Fischer, Marie Foley, John Gerrard, Graham Gingles, Sarah Lucas, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Alice Maher, Ed Miliano, Patrick O'Reilly, Peter Pearson, Edward Rollitt, Conrad Shawcross, Sasha Sykes and Joseph Walsh.
Running 22 Mar - 26 Oct, 2025.