Exhibitions

Exhibitions

About The Icon Factory

The Icon Factory is a unique, artist-led project based in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar. Founded over a decade ago, it was established to celebrate and promote Irish cultural heritage through art. Unlike traditional tourist souvenirs, The Icon Factory offers a fresh perspective on Irish culture, featuring works by famous writers, musicians, and other cultural icons.


Purpose and Mission

The primary purpose of The Icon Factory is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work without the burden of commission fees. It invites artists from all over the world to exhibit their art, focusing on themes related to Irish culture. By doing so, it creates an enriching experience for both artists and visitors, promoting a deeper understanding of Ireland's intellectual and artistic richness.


Exhibitions at The Icon Factory

Over the past decade, The Icon Factory has hosted numerous exhibitions that highlight the diverse and rich cultural tapestry of Ireland. These exhibitions have ranged from visual arts and photography to mixed media installations, all celebrating the essence of Irish creativity. Each exhibition provides a window into the soul of Ireland, offering unique insights into its cultural icons and historical milestones.


Discover Past Exhibitions

Scroll down to explore a gallery of exhibitions held at The Icon Factory over the last ten years. This retrospective collection offers a glimpse into the various themes and artists that have contributed to making The Icon Factory a vibrant cultural hub in Dublin. Dive into our rich history and experience the art that has shaped and celebrated Irish culture.

date_range 11 Nov 2022

Anthony Carey presents Small truths: a selection of smaller works completed over the last eighteen months.

date_range 27 Oct 2022

The Icon Factory is delighted top announce our next exhibition by the talented artist David Browne.

date_range 9 Sep 2022

JOYCE: THE MISSING HOURS an exhibition of illustrations by Seán Lennon

date_range 22 Jul 2022

Inspired by the philosophy of decadence, a movement began by thinkers that wanted to visualize the interior.

date_range 7 Jul 2022

Unique exhibition featuring the amazing and intricate 'Knitted' portraits of Jasmine Watson.

date_range 22 Jun 2022

The Icon Factory is delighted to invite artist Iwona Kręciwilk back to the gallery for a second solo exhibition.

date_range 22 May 2022

We are pleased to announce our first Pop-Up Exhibition of the 2022 called “Dark Times” by Dagmara Marcisz.

date_range 20 Aug 2020

 New Solo Exhibition by Katarzyna Sliwa

date_range 9 Nov 2019

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "Magical and Mystical Ireland", an exhibition of tapestries by Rozalia Hosz.

date_range 22 May 2019

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "Dis Connect" a new exhibition by artist Mahua Le Meur.

date_range 26 Feb 2019

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "LAY OF THE LAND", the new exhibition of paintings by Olwyn Colgan.

date_range 17 Jun 2018

Happy Bloomsday. This year we are celebrating Bloomsday with our very own literary event with a Book launch: "Back to the Gaff" by John P Brady.

date_range 14 Jul 2017

The Icon Factory is delighted to present  "THE MANDALA EFFECT"a new exhibition by artist Emily Nayhree.

date_range 16 May 2017

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "CELTIC CRAFT",a new exhibition by Junior's Celtic Copper Revival, a.k.a. John Farrell.

date_range 2 Apr 2017

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT", the new exhibition of paintings by artist Emma Doyle.

date_range 10 Mar 2017

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "CONFIGURATIONS" a new exhibition by artist Iwona Kreciwilk.

date_range 18 Nov 2016

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "THE BORING BOOK", the new exhibition of drawings and sketches by artsit and graphic designer Karolina Pietrzyk.

date_range 7 Oct 2016

The Icon Factory is delighted to present “ALL WALKS OF LIFE”, the first solo exhibition of paintings by artist Maximillist a.k.a. Melaine White.

date_range 16 Sep 2016

The Icon Factory is delighted to present  “CONFESSIONS OF A SCRIBBLER” a new exhibition by artist and illustrator Terrie O'Neill.

date_range 10 Jun 2016

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "TRIESTE-DUBLIN/DUBLIN-TRIESTE" group exhibition.

date_range 19 Feb 2016

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "THE DEFINITION OF BEAUTY", the new exhibition of oil paintings by artist Paweł Jasiński.

date_range 6 Nov 2015

The Icon Factory is delighted to present THE BLIND ELEPHANT ILLUSTRATION COLLECTIVE'S "POLAR-OID" Exhibition.

date_range 9 Oct 2015

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "BIRDIES", the new exhibition of cartoon paintings and drawings of Birdie characters by Kevin Bohan.

date_range 28 Aug 2015

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "AND SOME OTHER SPACE BUSINESS", the new exhibition by artist Magdalena Kraszewska.

date_range 9 May 2015

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "ADEPT SCUTTLING", the new exhibition of ball-point pen drawings by Rory Evenson Phair.

date_range 8 May 2015

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "STRANGE FOLK" the new exhibition by artist and illustrator Marianne O'Dwyer.

date_range 5 May 2015

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "THINGS AS THEY ARE”, the new mixed-media exhibition by artist Jennette Donnelly.

date_range 10 Apr 2015

The Icon Factory is delighted to present"OCEAN WONDERING", a new exhibition by artist Mary Lambert. 

date_range 20 Feb 2015

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "DANCE FIRST-THINK LATER" the new photography exhibition by photographer and folk-dance enthusiast Cristiano Del Mar.

date_range 8 Mar 2014

The Icon Factory is delighted to present “WAITING TO BE BORN AGAIN” the new exhibition of pen and ink drawings by Katarzyna Sliwa.

date_range 4 Aug 2013

The Icon Factory is delighted to present “THE WATERMARK COLLECTION”, a new exhibiton by artist Mark Duffy.

date_range 24 May 2013

The Icon Factory is delighted to present “A NOTE TO SELF”, a new exhibition by artist Mahua Le Meur.

date_range 22 Mar 2013

The Icon Factory is delighted to present “REFLECTIONS”, the new exhibiton by photographer Martin Baker.

date_range 22 Nov 2012

The Icon Factory is delighted to present “NINETEEN SEVENTY FOUR”, the new exhibiton by artist Colm McCarthy.

date_range 8 Jun 2012

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "UNIFORMED CHAOS", a new exhibition by Barry Keegan.

date_range 6 Apr 2012

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "HUMAN NATURE", a new exhibition by artist Micheál Rowsome.

date_range 28 Feb 2012

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "Six Riffs and a Tab", the first solo exhibiton by artist Fergal Coghlan.

date_range 12 Sep 2011

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "DECADENT DAYS", a new exhibition by artist Emma Doyle.

date_range 3 Jun 2011

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "SOUL BROTHERS", the first solo exhibition by artist and illustrator Kevin Bohan

date_range 20 May 2011

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "SOLO SHOW" a new exhibition by artist Catherine Ryan.

date_range 13 Apr 2011

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "LOST PLACES", a new exhibiton by photographer Andreas Neirer

date_range 18 Jan 2011

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "The Ideal Show" , a new exhibition by artist Danny Wynne.

date_range 20 Dec 2010

The Icon Factory is delighted to present "Different Threads", a new exhibition by artist Sean Rushe.

date_range 4 Nov 2010

The Icon Factory is delighted to present  “Boozers, Brooders and Beauties”, a new exhibition by artist Marc Doran.