Art + Soul Sculpture Exhibition 2025

Art + Soul – The International Art and Sculpture Fair will take place at the five-star Culloden Estate and Spa, Belfast, between Sunday 27th July and Sunday 31st August 2025, in conjunction with Gormley’s Fine Art.
 
The biggest combined outdoor and indoor event of its kind in Ireland, the Fair will comprise of several major attractions throughout the Culloden’s picturesque grounds and interiors.
 
The outdoor sculpture event is a unique attraction and will feature over 100 sculptures situated both in the 12 acres of landscaped grounds which stretch down towards the shores of Belfast Lough, and the interiors of the Culloden Estate and Spa.  It has been curated by Gormley’s Fine Art. They are no strangers to this venue, having last exhibited here successfully in 2023, with this year being Gormley’s thirteenth collaboration with the Culloden Estate and Spa.

Sculptures will include the work of Patrick O’Reilly, Ian Pollock, Eamonn Ceannt, Giacinto Bosco, Bob Quinn, Mark Rode, Sandra Bell and John Fitzgerald, amongst many more.   

The event held over 5 weeks, will showcase over 350 artworks by some of the biggest names in international and Irish art, including Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Julian Opie, and Salvador Dali. 

On display within the hotel itself, there will be over 200 artworks by many leading Irish and international artists including Peter Monaghan, Gordon Harris, Martin Mooney, John Redmond and Stephen Forbes.

“Holywood is home to Rory McIlroy and one of Ireland’s most iconic hotels – the perfect setting to showcase some of the most celebrated artists of our time,” said Oliver Gormley of Gormleys Fine Art. “Art and Soul offers a unique opportunity to enjoy world-class art in an extraordinary setting, and with The Open taking place just up the road in Portrush, it’s a fantastic time to visit Northern Ireland.”

“Art and Soul brings something truly special to the Culloden,” said Howard Hastings, Chairman of the Culloden Estate & Spa.

“We’re thrilled to welcome guests to explore this exceptional celebration of creativity and culture in one of the most beautiful settings in Ireland.”

There will be guided tours of the outdoor sculptures taking place daily at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. There will also be an Art and Soul Afternoon Tea with a curated art tour of the exhibits.

To find out more about Art and Soul, The Holywood International Art and Sculpture Fair, see www.gormleys.ie or call the Culloden Estate and Spa on 028 9042 1066 or go to www.cullodenestateandspa.com/art-and-soul