The Life of Brian (Maguire) Film Screening

The Life of Brian (Maguire) Film Screening at Rua Red

Join us at Rua Red this Saturday 7 March at 2PM, for a screening of The Life of Brian (Maguire), a documentary by Mark McLoughlin, followed by an informal conversation in the gallery with artist Brian Maguire.

This documentary goes behind the scenes into the life and practice of internationally renowned painter and activist Brian Maguire. Filmed over several years, this screening will follow Brian as he travels the world to tell the stories of those effected by inequality and violence in countries including Ireland, the United States and Mexico.

Following the screening, we will move into the gallery for a Q&A with Brian and curators Maoliosa Boyle and Jonathan Cummins.

Join us at Rua Red this Saturday, 7 March at 2pm for a screening of The Life of Brian (Maguire), a documentary by filmmaker Mark McLoughlin.

At 3pm, we’ll move into the gallery for an informal conversation and Q&A with the artist, alongside curators Maolíosa Boyle and Jonathan Cummins, focusing on Maguire’s current commission and exhibition at Rua Red, These Beautiful Men.

The Life of Brian (Maguire) offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life and practice of internationally renowned painter and activist Brian Maguire, whose work gives visibility to those affected by systemic inequality and violence.

These Beautiful Men presents a series of 40 portraits of men living in an IPAS centre in Ireland, created in a temporary studio and workshop space established within the centre since October 2025. The portraits—rapidly produced charcoal works—capture moments of encounter, while accompanying audio recordings share first-hand accounts of some of the men’s journeys to Ireland and their experiences of displacement.

Film credit: Bang Bang Teo