The Irish Wake is a celebration of life and death, a unique blend of mourning and merriment—served with a side of triangular sandwiches.
In the exhibition FAKE WAKE (for fake wake’s sake), artist collective CRÓ takes a playful look at Irish death customs, reimagining this ritualistic tradition through sculptural installations, costumes, and performances. From the misunderstood Banshee—a career-driven queen of self-care—to the sacred geometry of egg mayo sandwiches, this immersive event unpacks the humor and heritage of saying goodbye. Learn the top tips for freeing a trapped soul, master the art of navigating a sea of handshakes, and experience keening like never before—grief-karaoke at its finest.
Event takes place 19:30-22:00
Performances at 20:30 and 21:00
CRÓ is an art collective of Irish artists Hannah Francesca and Lauren Wilson. “Cró” in Gaelic means a hole or enclosure, but colloquially signifies a safe, familiar gathering place. Their practice explores identity, cultural roles, and the overlap of digital and physical realms. Responding to their surroundings, CRÓ highlight oddities with humour, interpreting ‘absurdist art’ to draw attention to the strangeness of current existence, especially as women. In a rapidly advancing digital world, they question whether technology unites or distances us from our cultural roots.
CRÓ ponder if younger generations have always felt such a significant gap from older generations in terms of humour, media, and social norms. Working as a collective aligns with the fast pace of today’s art world. Their practice often involves hosting as performance art, intertwining the domestic with the performative to create immersive art occasions, where every element, from food to costumes, is part of the performance.