DLÚTHPHÁIRTÍOCHT: Irish Solidarity with Palestine

Dlúthpháirtíocht is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary art collective, primarily consisting of Irish and Palestinian artists. Beginning as a poem, the project grew into an online publication, and then an exhibition in London’s P21 Gallery in 2024. The exhibition was the largest ever international exhibition of contemporary Irish artists. Dlúthpháirtíocht translates as ‘Solidarity’ in the Irish language.

Previous money raised was used to evacuate a family safely out of Gaza and into Egypt and also to establish an emergency food assistance program, which provided food to 650 people. Funds from this year's tour have fed more than 900 families. 

Exhibition Statement:

Dlúpháirtíocht: Irish Solidarity with Palestine is a touring exhibition that will showcase the work of Irish, Palestinian, and other international artists, photographers, and filmmakers who share a desire for their work to be representative of their opposition to the apartheid state and the suffering endured by Palestinians.

The exhibition will tour in London, Cork, Dublin, and Belfast, beginning with London in July, and will feature a new guest curator in every city and a rotation of artists. The exhibition aims to highlight the historical links between Ireland & Palestine as well as exhibiting contemporary responses to what is unfolding in the occupied territories.

Each exhibition will also host a programme of events including live performances, screenings, and workshops.

Most importantly, Dlúpháirtíocht: Irish Solidarity with Palestine is a form of action. It is a way that you can interact, learn, and contribute financially to the project, with all profits being donated to Dignity for Palestine, a charity run by UNRWA doctor Musallam Abukhalil, on the ground in central Gaza.

6pm Thursday October 23rd - Opening Night

Featuring an Irish Trad session

October 25th - Dlúthpháirtíocht x Dublin Digital Radio

All Day DJ sets featuring: BBKAY (Kayleigh Nobel), Cruel Sister, Echo Northstar, Ricky Chong, That Good Good

October 27th - Reading Event

Feauturing: Cúan De Búrca, Seán Óg Ó Murchú, Daragh Fleming, Poetry Kiln Collective

October 28th - Live at Flux Studios

Featuring, CVNTAOIS, Seán McKenna (formerly of the Mary Wallopers), Liam Ó Maonlaí (Houthouse Flowers)

Exhibition Curators:

Daragh Drake (@daraghexists)

London-based Irish photographer and curator.

Seán Óg Ó Murchú (@seananseanchai),

Multidisciplinary Irish writer and activist working out of London.

Published several short stories, plays, and articles, including features in The New Arab, Craic Magazine, and RTÉ Gaeilge

Spicebag (@spicebag.exe)

Adam Doyle is a multi-media artist from Ireland. He works under the moniker 'Spicebag', and his work focuses on Irish youth culture and various political issues, from the state of low cost housing for the working class to Irish solidarity with Palestine.

Exhibition charity partner: Dignity for Palestinians

Dignity for Palestinians (DFP) is an independent, volunteer-run, and politically unaffiliated Palestinian group which aims to preserve the dignity of Palestinians in Gaza through Health and Wellness. The charity is run by Dr. Musallam Abukhalil and is based in Nuseirat. They carry out emergency aid directly to those most in need on the ground in Gaza. They mainly serve thousands of Internally Displaced Persons from Gaza City and northern Gaza, who are staying in UNRWA shelters and tent cities that have formed during the genocide. Their team has successfully carried out many initiatives to advance their mission, with sponsorships from individuals, groups, and organisations from around the world. For further exhibition information, press images, and interview opportunities, please contact Seán Óg Ó Murchú at: press@dluthphairtiocht.com