Today’s episode delves into two compelling stories from the world of art and culture. First, we explore the recent theft of priceless crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris and discuss how monarchies use spectacle, wealth, and grandeur to sustain the illusion of royal power.We then celebrate the unveiling of a commemorative plaque for the late Deirdre O’Connell at the original Focus Theatre in Dublin, where Mary Moynihan marked the occasion by reading her poem “The Way.” The event was attended by President Michael D. Higgins, Sabina Coyne Higgins, and Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam.The programme also features an interview with Ciara Hayes, producer of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival, who shares festival highlights and details two major exhibitions — Irish in Resistance During World War II at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery, and From the Forest to the Ocean at Rathfarnham Castle Gallery.Plus, Ciara announces an Open Call for Artists for the upcoming winter exhibition Solstice Light: Art in Winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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