Artist kicked out of workspace over City of Culture protest

Limerick City of Culture has been hit by new controversy after an artist was booted out of a studio after creating a slogan in support of the project’s former artistic designer, Karl Wallace.

Artist kicked out of workspace over City of Culture protest

Actor Kevin Kiely was vacated from his Creative Limerick workspace on Rutland St after he was told his sign — bearing the slogan “I Believe Karl Wallace” — was not in keeping with his contract.

The workspace is run by Limerick City Council, the sole shareholder of Limerick City of Culture.

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