Works by leading Irish and international artists at outdoor exhibition in Cork

Des O'Sullivan previews the contemporary art and sculpture event in the grounds of Castlemartyr Resort 

'The Sentinels' by Phillip Jackson.

Offering an outdoor exhibition of 90 large sculptures and various installations Art and Soul opens at Castlemartyr Resort tomorrow (June 1) and runs until June 29. 

Hosted by Gormleys, it offers contemporary art and sculpture by international and Irish artists, including Andy Warhol, Banksy, Damien Hirst and Salvador Dali.

More than 350 artworks will be shown with a full programme of artists' talks and daily guided tours. 

Eamonn Ceannt's 'Happy Face III'.

Works by international sculptors like Michael Ayrton, Philip Jackson, Sophie Ryder, Matteo Lo Greco and Lorenzo Quinn who have not previously featured at Art and Soul will be on display. 

Among the many Irish sculptors taking part are Patrick O'Reilly, Ian Pollock, Eamonn Ceannt, Giacinto Bosco, Bob Quinn, Paddy Campbell, Sandra Bell and John Fitzgerald. Over 10,000 people viewed the exhibition last year.