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The '''Void''' (or '''VOID''')<ref>https://www.newsletter.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/art-galleries-safely-reopen-to-the-public-across-northern-ireland-2976615</ref> '''gallery''' is a contemporary art gallery and events space in Waterloo Place, [[Derry]], [[Northern Ireland]].<ref>https://www.derryjournal.com/arts-and-culture/art/void-presents-resettings-a-collaboration-between-jaki-irvine-and-locky-morris-4046267</ref> It began in 2003. Vivianna Chechia has been its director since May 2023,<ref>https://www.derrynow.com/news/home/1162702/viviana-checchia-new-director-of-void-gallery.html</ref> replacing [[Eamonn McCann]].<ref name="NewLocation"/>
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The '''Void''' (or '''VOID''')<ref>{{Cite web |title=Art galleries safely reopen to the public across Northern Ireland &#124; Belfast News Letter |url=https://www.newsletter.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/art-galleries-safely-reopen-to-the-public-across-northern-ireland-2976615}}</ref> '''gallery''' is a contemporary art gallery and events space in Waterloo Place, [[Derry]], [[Northern Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web |website=[[DerryJournal.com]] |title=Void presents 'Re_sett_ing_s' – a collaboration between Jaki Irvine and Locky Morris |url=https://www.derryjournal.com/arts-and-culture/art/void-presents-resettings-a-collaboration-between-jaki-irvine-and-locky-morris-4046267}}</ref> It began in 2003. Vivianna Chechia has been its director since May 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Viviana Checchia new director of Void Gallery |url=https://www.derrynow.com/news/home/1162702/viviana-checchia-new-director-of-void-gallery.html |website=[[DerryNow.com]]}}</ref> replacing [[Eamonn McCann]].<ref name="NewLocation" />


In 2021 it moved to a new location in Waterloo Place.<ref name="NewLocation">https://www.derryjournal.com/news/environment/void-gallery-announces-move-to-new-location-at-waterloo-place-3146732</ref><ref>https://www.derryjournal.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/new-void-gallery-to-host-talented-turkish-artist-in-derry-3371575</ref> It received a grant of over £123,000 in 2021 from the [[Arts Council of Northern Ireland]].<ref>https://www.derrynow.com/news/news/637206/two-derry-organisations-secure-funding-of-more-than-300-000-from-arts-council-of-northern-ireland.html</ref>
In 2021 it moved to a new location in Waterloo Place.<ref name="NewLocation">{{Cite web |title=Void Gallery announces move to new location at Waterloo Place &#124; Derry Journal |url=https://www.derryjournal.com/news/environment/void-gallery-announces-move-to-new-location-at-waterloo-place-3146732}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=New Void gallery to host talented Turkish artist in Derry |website=[[DerryJournal.com]] |url=https://www.derryjournal.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/new-void-gallery-to-host-talented-turkish-artist-in-derry-3371575}}</ref> It received a grant of over £123,000 in 2021 from the [[Arts Council of Northern Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff reporter |title=Two Derry organisations secure funding of more than £300,000 from Arts Council of Northern Ireland |url=https://www.derrynow.com/news/news/637206/two-derry-organisations-secure-funding-of-more-than-300-000-from-arts-council-of-northern-ireland.html |website=[[DerryNow.com]]}}</ref>


==Programmes==
==Programmes==
The gallery has hosted art events for [[toddlers]],<ref name="ComingUp">https://www.derryjournal.com/arts-and-culture/art/coming-up-at-derrys-void-gallery-this-february-4008738</ref> [[life drawing]] and film showings.<ref name="ComingUp"/><ref>https://www.derryjournal.com/arts-and-culture/art/shezad-dawoods-leviathan-to-feature-at-the-void-gallery-4170104</ref> It has staged art pieces outside of their buildings,<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-53180778</ref> including billboard exhibitions.<ref>https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/new-void-gallery-billboard-exhibition-21206520</ref> Some of it's exhibitions have been political in nature.<ref>https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/anger-as-image-of-jesus-christ-immersed-in-urine-going-on-display-in-derry/35088304.html</ref><ref>https://www.derrynow.com/news/home/491465/exhibition-by-renowned-gay-rights-activist-to-open-in-derry.html</ref><ref>https://www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/outdoors/events-confirmed-for-derrys-foyle-pride-festival-2022-3800162</ref>
The gallery has hosted art events for [[toddlers]],<ref name="ComingUp">{{Cite web |title=Coming up at Derry’s Void gallery this February! &#124; Derry Journal |url=https://www.derryjournal.com/arts-and-culture/art/coming-up-at-derrys-void-gallery-this-february-4008738}}</ref> [[life drawing]] and film showings.<ref name="ComingUp" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shezad Dawood’s Leviathan to feature at the Void Gallery &#124; Derry Journal |url=https://www.derryjournal.com/arts-and-culture/art/shezad-dawoods-leviathan-to-feature-at-the-void-gallery-4170104}}</ref> It has staged art pieces outside of their buildings,<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 26, 2020 |title=Londonderry: New artwork for blown-up statue site |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-53180778 |via=www.bbc.com}}</ref> including billboard exhibitions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McAree |first=Anna |date=August 6, 2021 |title=New Derry billboard exhibition explores 'The State We're In' |url=https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/new-void-gallery-billboard-exhibition-21206520 |website=BelfastLive}}</ref> Some of its exhibitions have been political in nature.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2016 |title=Anger as image of Jesus Christ immersed in urine going on display in Derry |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/anger-as-image-of-jesus-christ-immersed-in-urine-going-on-display-in-derry/35088304.html |via=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff reporter |title=Exhibition by renowned gay rights activist to open in Derry |url=https://www.derrynow.com/news/home/491465/exhibition-by-renowned-gay-rights-activist-to-open-in-derry.html |website=www.derrynow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Events confirmed for Derry’s Foyle Pride festival 2022 &#124; Derry Journal |url=https://www.derryjournal.com/lifestyle/outdoors/events-confirmed-for-derrys-foyle-pride-festival-2022-3800162}}</ref>


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==Artists==
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Latest revision as of 21:33, 9 July 2023

The Void
Void Gallery is located in Derry
Void Gallery
Shown in Derry
Established2003
LocationWaterloo Place,
Derry
Coordinates54°59′54″N 7°19′17″W / 54.9984205°N 7.3214192°W / 54.9984205; -7.3214192
Typecontemporary art gallery
DirectorVivianna Chechia
Websitederryvoid.com

The Void (or VOID)[1] gallery is a contemporary art gallery and events space in Waterloo Place, Derry, Northern Ireland.[2] It began in 2003. Vivianna Chechia has been its director since May 2023,[3] replacing Eamonn McCann.[4]

In 2021 it moved to a new location in Waterloo Place.[4][5] It received a grant of over £123,000 in 2021 from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.[6]

Programmes

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The gallery has hosted art events for toddlers,[7] life drawing and film showings.[7][8] It has staged art pieces outside of their buildings,[9] including billboard exhibitions.[10] Some of its exhibitions have been political in nature.[11][12][13]

Artists

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Artists exhibited at the Void have included:

References

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  1. ^ "Art galleries safely reopen to the public across Northern Ireland | Belfast News Letter".
  2. ^ "Void presents 'Re_sett_ing_s' – a collaboration between Jaki Irvine and Locky Morris". DerryJournal.com.
  3. ^ "Viviana Checchia new director of Void Gallery". DerryNow.com.
  4. ^ a b "Void Gallery announces move to new location at Waterloo Place | Derry Journal".
  5. ^ "New Void gallery to host talented Turkish artist in Derry". DerryJournal.com.
  6. ^ Staff reporter. "Two Derry organisations secure funding of more than £300,000 from Arts Council of Northern Ireland". DerryNow.com.
  7. ^ a b "Coming up at Derry's Void gallery this February! | Derry Journal".
  8. ^ "Shezad Dawood's Leviathan to feature at the Void Gallery | Derry Journal".
  9. ^ "Londonderry: New artwork for blown-up statue site". 26 June 2020 – via www.bbc.com.
  10. ^ McAree, Anna (6 August 2021). "New Derry billboard exhibition explores 'The State We're In'". BelfastLive.
  11. ^ "Anger as image of Jesus Christ immersed in urine going on display in Derry". 29 September 2016 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  12. ^ Staff reporter. "Exhibition by renowned gay rights activist to open in Derry". www.derrynow.com.
  13. ^ "Events confirmed for Derry's Foyle Pride festival 2022 | Derry Journal".
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