SO Fine Art Editions: Celebrating Irish Contemporary Art Around the World
It has been an exciting and busy season at SO Fine Art Editions, with our artists and exhibitions being showcased across Ireland, China and Japan. Here’s a look at where we’ve been making headlines this spring:
Art Evolve Contemporary Art Fair 2025 – Dublin’s new celebration of Contemporary Art
We were delighted to participate in the first-ever Art Evolve Contemporary Art Fair at RDS, Dublin, on 4th – 6th of April 2025. Art Evolve is a dynamic new event that highlights the best of Ireland’s thriving contemporary art scene, uniting the country’s leading galleries and artists, including members of the Contemporary Art Gallery Association (CAGA).
SO Fine Art Editions at the Guardian International Printmaking Fair – Beijing 2025
Next up was the Guardian International Printmaking Conference at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, China, from 9–13 April 2025.
This prestigious event features outstanding artists from around the globe, and we were honoured to showcase the works of: Yoko Akino, Ria Czerniak-LeBov, James Kearney, Stephen Lawlor and Kelvin Mann. Curated by Catherine O’Riordan and Sharyn Tang, with a special thanks to Sharyn for organising our participation in this event and for the booth design.
Ireland at EXPO 2025 Osaka – Opening of “Kwaidan – Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn”
Meanwhile in Japan – over the past number of years, we have proudly supported the project Kwaidan – Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn. Catherine was delighted to attend the opening at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai — a major moment for many of our artists and for the Kwaidan Team, who have all worked tirelessly to reach to this point.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the amazing EXPO team, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, and to the distinguished speakers:
Mr. Brian O’Brien, Commissioner General for EXPO Osaka, Kansai
Mr. So Ikuta, Director, Nagakute Cultural Centre
Prof. Bon Koizumi, Director of the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum and grandson of Lafcadio Hearn
And our own Mr. Stephen Lawlor, artist and one of the organisers of the Kwaidan Exhibition.
We are excited for this journey ahead at #EXPO2025, sharing Irish creativity on a global stage.
Read more about this exhibition here – www.kwaidanexhibition.com
“RINN / 輪” at Ireland House Tokyo – Celebrating Irish and Japanese Makers
While in Japan we had the honour of attending the launch of RINN / 輪 – Ireland & Japan: A Dialogue on Place and Time at Ireland House, Tokyo.
Curated by Joseph Walsh and Wahei Aoyama of A Lighthouse Called Kanata Gallery, RINN explores deep connections between Irish and Japanese craftsmanship through the theme of circularity and material memory. Featured artists include Frances Lambe, Deirdre McLoughlin, Sean Scully (in collaboration with Mourne Textiles), Sarah Flynn, Sueharu Fukami, Shihoko Fukumoto, Eiko Kishi, Satoru Ozaki, Kan Yasuda, and Osamu Yokoyama.
New Dublin Exhibition: A Fly’s Perspective of Loss by Stephen Doyle
Back in Dublin, we are proud to present a deeply personal new solo exhibition by Stephen Doyle, titled A Fly’s Perspective of Loss. Running from 12th April to 10th May 2025 at SO Fine Art Editions, the exhibition invites viewers into an introspective journey informed by psychoanalytic therapy. Through innovative arrangements of clothing, handwritten texts, and a unique artistic approach, Doyle explores themes of separation, belonging, and self-identity.

Thank you for following our journey across Dublin, Beijing, Osaka and Tokyo. Stay tuned for more updates from SO Fine Art Editions as we continue to celebrate Irish creativity around the world!