Francisco de Pájaro is a contemporary street and urban artist from Barcelona. de Pájaro rejoices in the here–today–gone– tomorrow nature of his work, turning bin bags, boxes, broken furniture and rubbish into human figures, monsters and animals.
de Pájaro’s spontaneous sculptures have popped up all over the globe, from London to New York and Barcelona to Berlin. Sometimes rude and licentious, sometimes political or funny, de Pájaro’s work always challenges, as he critiques society’s mass consumption, making art out of items we throw onto the streets.
Francisco de Pájaro’s sculptures and installations can be found at various locations throughout Galway City, and will be left up every day until 4pm. Check online and social media for updates and locations.
Day 1: Complete
Day 2: Thursday 14 July
Installation 1
Venue: Spanish Parade, by Galway’s historic Spanish Arch
Address: Spanish Arch, Galway
Installation 2
Venue: Behind the Róisín Dubh
Address: Pump Lane, Galway
Installation 3
Venue: Small Crane Square
Address: Sea Road, Galway
Installation 4
Venue: Entrance to the Claddagh basin , by the banks of river Corrib where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean
Address: Wolftone Bridge, Galway
Installation 5
Fairgreen Building - Opposite Loam's Restaurant
Day 3: Friday 15 July
Installation 1
Venue: Town Hall Theatre
Address: CourtHouse Square, Galway
Installation 2
Venue: Black Box Theatre
Address: Dyke Road, Galway
Installation 3
Venue: GIAF Information Kiosk
Address: Eyre Square, Galway
Installation 4
Venue: Train Station platform at the city centre train station just off Eyre Square. Please note this will take place inside the station.
Address: Eyre Square
Installation 5
Venue: Complete Fairgreen Building - Opposite Loam's Restaurant
Address: Fairgreen Road
Day 4: Saturday 16 July
Installation 1
Venue: The Shed, Middle Pier.
Address: Galway Harbour, Galway
Installation 2
Venue: Evergreen Health Store
Address: High Street
Installation 3
Venue: Old Revenue Office
Address: Augustine Street, Galway
Installation 4
Venue: Galway City Museum
Address: Spanish Arch, Galway
Day 5: Sunday 17 July
Installation 1
Venue: Fountain & Browne Doorway
Address: Eyre Square
Installation 2
Venue: Druid Lane
Address: Druid Lane
Installation 3
Venue: The seating area in Newtonsmith Road
Address: Newtownsmith Road
Installation 4
Venue: Bailey Allen Hall Entrace
Address: National University of Ireland, Galway
Installation 5
Venue: Upper Salthill, close to the entrance of Leisureland
Address: Salthill