Hotel Ballymun

Author:

Seamus Nolan

Description:

From 31st March to the 27th of April 2007 the top floor of the Clarke Tower, one of the last remaining tower blocks in Ballymun, opened its doors to the public in the form of a unique short stay hotel. Artist Seamus Nolan was commissioned by Breaking Ground, the Ballymun Regeneration per cent for art scheme, to undertake a new work in this changing suburb of Dublin.

Introduction by Aisling Prior, and essays by Ellen Rowley, Mark Garry and Daniel Seery this publication documents the hugely successful Hotel Ballymun public art work by artist Seamus Nolan. With over 150 full colour images of the specially produced boutique furniture, artists installations, performers, participants and guests this book is a testament to the value and importance of such temporal works.

Also included with book is a DVD titled Hotel Ballymun, produced and directed by Hilary Fennell, a Breaking Ground commission, duration 12 mins 23 secs

Writers: Ellen Rowley, Mark Garry, Daniel Seery

Editor: Aisling Prior

Publisher: Breaking Ground, Ballymun Regeneration Ltd Art Commissions Programme 2008

Hardback

Full Colour Illustrations

48 pages

210 mm x 210 mm

ISBN: 978-0-9557386-0-9

Funder/Commissioner: Breaking Ground

Available from: Breaking Ground and selected gallery shops around the country

Price: €10