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October 2, 2019

Ireland’s First ‘Digital Society’ artist re-imagines the Salmon of Knowledge

IRELAND’S FIRST ‘DIGITAL SOCIETY’ ARTIST REIMAGINES THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE FOR THE DIGITAL AGE

Leah Hilliard’s interactive new exhibition Knowledge Flow opened at the Ballina Arts Centre on Culture Night, September 20th and runs until Friday, November 1st. Exploring the story of Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge to investigate how we capture and hold onto information, it features vibrant felt installations and stensils inviting us to question if a society based on digital technology can ever permit deep and personal experiences. This work has been created through the support of the inaugural Digital Society bursary. find out more