BT offers artists a window on the world

The beau monde mannequins of Brown Thomas have entered the realm of contemporary art as the chain turns its windows into galleries for the next three weeks.

BT stores in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway will bring the work of 36 emerging Irish artists to a mainstream audience in an event titled Art and Style, that sees their work complemented by the best of BT fashion.

The Dublin store will showcase the work of 17 artists, including that of Dee Walsh, whose intricate paintings examine maps of the capital; sculpture and installation artist, David Folan, fresh from his solo show in New York; Dee O’Shea, who works with video and sound; and artist Aisling Conroy.