What does it mean to truly belong to Limerick. I Belong was hosted on the 11th in the People’s Museum with Gorm’s Mamobo Ogoro and speakers Mostafa Darwish, Alice Carroll, Caillum Hedderman & Performance by Joyce Zacks. They delved into ‘Belonging to Limerick’.
I-BELONG Events are a part of the Belonging Exhibition which is curated by the Hunt Museum and supported by the European Investment Bank Art Collection
This event focused on what it means to belong to limerick. It explored how limerick has evolved to reflect modern Ireland. It spoke on Limerick’s history, and limerick today, and highlighted the pitfalls that may occur for communities who feel that they do not belong to Limerick.
A woman stands confidently in a room with ornate décor, engaging an attentive audience. A guitarist plays beside her, creating a lively, intimate atmosphere. A woman in a black jacket sings passionately into a microphone in a cozy room with green patterned walls, a large mirror, and an attentive audience. A woman sings passionately into a microphone while a man plays acoustic guitar in an intimate, vintage room. A classical portrait hangs on the wall. A woman sings into a microphone, smiling, with a man playing guitar beside her. They're in a vintage room with ornate décor and a portrait on the wall. Three people engaged in a panel discussion in an ornate room, with one person speaking into a microphone. The atmosphere is formal and attentive. Three people are seated in a panel discussion in a room with vintage décor, including a large portrait and decorative clock. The audience listens intently. A woman in a black dress reads from a paper, standing near a fireplace. A man sits attentively nearby. The room features elegant décor and a portrait. A person with curly hair and glasses sits on a chair, holding a microphone and smiling. The setting is cosy, with a fireplace and sound equipment nearby. A group of people engages in a relaxed discussion in a cosy, elegant room with large windows, patterned wallpaper, and a prominent mirror. Man with curly hair and beard, wearing glasses and a brown jacket, sits cross-legged on a chair, holding a microphone. Room includes vintage wallpaper. Two people sit in an elegant room with a fireplace. One speaks into a microphone, smiling. The atmosphere is relaxed and conversational. A woman speaks to an engaged audience in a well-lit room with large windows and elegant décor. A musician sits with a guitar nearby, creating a warm ambiance.
The I-BELONG event series is a reflective series of events that is a part of the Belonging Exhibition that is a part of the European Investment Bank Art Collection which is pivotal to the European Expo. The exhibition is based in venues across Limerick City and curated by the Hunt Museum. Hosted by Gorm Media the event series encompasses 3 events and exploratory discussions that reflect on the exhibition and what it means to belong in Limerick, Ireland and more widely Europe.
The events will be taking place March 11, March 25, April 8. A. Each event will involve a diverse range of speakers and artists who will reflect on the exhibition and share their stories of belonging. Events will also engage audiences in their own reflective journey of belonging. Why? Because we all deserve to belong.