There’s nothing quite like escaping into another world with an exhibition of art. They can be inspiring, beautiful, intriguing, educational and emotional. Here are our top picks for April 2025.
Wild Ireland | Past, Present, Future
Ulster Museum, Belfast
Until 31 August 2025
Renowned wildlife painter, Julian Friers, has collaborated with Ulster Museum Natural Sciences curator, Dr Mike Simms, to create over 50 remarkable paintings of our flora and fauna, past and present.
https://thebelfasttimes.com/blogs/culture-reviews/wild-ireland
We Lose Sight of the Night | Aisling O’Beirn
The Mac, Belfast
17 April - 22 Jun 2025
Aisling O’Beirn’s exhibition We Lose Sight of the Night is the first in a series of exhibitions which address climate and environmental change. O’Beirn (born in Galway) is a Belfast based artist, her practice explores the relationship between art and science and manifests variously as sculpture, installation, animation and site-specific projects.
https://themaclive.com/exhibition/we-lose-sight-of-the-night-aisling-obeirn
In The Shadow Of The Butterfly Bush | Gareth McConnell
Belfast Exposed
3 - 25 Apr 2025
An exhibition of photographic art works by Gareth McConnell. The photographs and exhibition are a special commission by Northern Ireland Alternatives, a charity who work to maintain community and repair social harm in Northern Ireland, through the successful implementation and teaching of restorative justice practices.
https://www.belfastexposed.org/whats-on/gareth-mcconnell/?occurrence=2025-04-03
Stay a While: Stuart Calvin
Golden Thread Gallery
3rd April – 7th June 2025
Calvin’s sculptural work explores themes of human fragility, and the search for meaning in a world marked by political turmoil, societal collapse, and environmental anxiety.
https://goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/event/stay-a-while-stuart-calvin/
