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16 Oct 2025

'Immersive' virtual reality art exhibition comes to Limerick this Culture Night

Limerick-based and award winning artist Gerry Davis showcases at The People's Museum

'Immersive' virtual reality art exhibition comes to Limerick this Culture Night

Limerick-based and award winning artist, Gerry Davis

A UNIQUE and immersive experience is coming to Limerick this Culture Night, and is free of charge for the public to explore and enjoy.

Limerick-based and award winning artist Gerry Davis’ work is being showcased on Friday, September 20 through a series of paintings inspired by artificial intelligence (AI) image generation.

The virtual reality art exhibition, Artificial Horizons: Echoes of the Al Canvas, will see “the boundaries of creativity and technology merge” and will take place in The People’s Museum of Limerick from 5pm.

“Immerse yourself in a world where human painting skills and AI intersect to create intriguing, visual masterpieces,” say organisers.

“The exhibition emanates the artist's experimentation with Al Image Generation which is reflected in Mr Davis’ series of paintings.”

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Gerry Davis is a graduate of Limerick School of Art & Design (LSAD).

His accolades include the National Gallery of Ireland Hennessy Portrait Prize, the Lewis Crosby Award for Painting and the Golden Fleece Award, while he also helped set up Wickham Street Studios in Limerick.

Artificial Horizons: Echoes of the Al Canvas is a free and collaborative event, hosted by the founder of the Irish Museum of Virtual Art (IMVA), Daithi Magner and curated by Jacinta Moore.

IMVA offers a platform for people to learn how to use Virtual Reality (VR) technology and artists to showcase contemporary art, while offering an immersive space.

This is just one of 70 Culture Night events, with the support of the Arts Office at Limerick City and County Council.

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran said: “Limerick people share an enthusiasm for enjoying, celebrating and promoting creativity and culture. 

“Culture Night Limerick is an opportunity to show appreciation for the immense talent that exists locally, bringing a vibrancy to our streets and towns. Join in the fun as we broaden our cultural horizons!”

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