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07 MAY 2004 1 MIN READ

Edge and Yoko For Amnesty

Edge introduced Yoko Ono last night, to open 'In the time of shaking' atthe Irish Museum of Modern Art.

07 May 2004

Edge introduced Yoko Ono last night, to open 'In the time of shaking' atthe Irish Museum of Modern Art.

Edge, who has supported Amnesty with U2 for 20 years, recalled attending theopening of the first Amnesty Irish offices in Shaw Street in Dublin in 1984.

'I'm proud of the way Ireland and Irish people have supported Amnesty eversince then.' he said, 'I'm also particularly pleased that this Irishinitiative is spear-heading what will hopefully become a series of similarart exhibitions around the world that will raise money for Amnesty.'

Edge then introduced Yoko Ono to officially open the exhibition. Anotherlong time Amnesty supporter, two years ago, acting on a suggestion made byIrish actor Gabriel Byrne, Yoko gave Amnesty International the rights touse John Lennon's song "Imagine" in a campaign for human rights.

Speaking about her visit to Ireland and about her late husband, she said "Iam proud, pleased and happy to be here in Dublin today to open thiswonderful exhibition which not only helps generate the support Amnesty needsbut is providing a fund-raising model which we can use around the world.'John was very conscious of his Irish background. He was extremely proud ofbeing Liverpool Irish, which gave him a sense of rebellion and inspired hispoetry. I really think that his poetry definitely came from his LiverpoolIrish heritage - tradition, beauty, sense of humour and word play all beingstrong Irish qualities.'

Later in the evening, Yoko took Edge up on his invitation to drop by U2'srecording studio and meet the rest of the band.

Even before last night's official opening, 'In The Time of Shaking' hasraised more than half a million euro's for Amnesty International.

The launch was attended by over 1000 people including band friends likeGavin Friday and Guggi, whose work is featured in the show.

'There is a synergy between art and Amnesty International.' explainedAmnesty International, Secretary General Irene Khan. 'Artists the world overhave been supported by Amnesty when their rights were abused and support usin return as an expression of their commitment to truth through humanrights.
'Art exposes truth and the sale of this work will go towards exposing thetruth behind the most hidden human rights atrocity of our time violenceagainst women'.

Art sale
The works went on sale to the public on Wednesday 21 April 2004 at 10 am,when the official website (www.artforamnesty.org/shaking) went live. Allworks may be viewed on this website which also provides prices, details onhow to purchase and on what works have already been sold or reserved. Dueto the quality of the work and the historic nature of this event, demand hasbeen high and the works will continue to be sold on a first-come,first-served basis. The sale of the works provides a unique opportunity toacquire exciting new Irish art while simultaneously supporting AmnestyInternational in its work for human rights worldwide.

Exhibition at IMMA
The works will be exhibited in the East Wing of the Irish Museum of ModernArt from Friday 7th May until Sunday 23rd May 2004. Admission is free, andthe Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00am 5.30pm and on Sundays,12.00-5.30 pm. Visit www.artforamnesty.org/shaking for details. Moreinformation on IMMA is available at www.modernart.ie

Book
A limited edition 292 page book has been beautifully printed and bound inhardback as part of the show. Designed by Ciarán ÓGaora, the book featuresfull colour reproductions of all of the works, an essay by Professor CiaránBenson, a new poem by Derek Mahon and biographies of all the artists. Alimited edition of 3,000 is available for purchase through Art for Amnestyfor €45. Visit www.artforamnesty.org/shaking for details

Special book signing
On Sunday 9th May from 1pm to 4pm over 50 of the artists will attend anofficial book signing at IMMA, where members of the public can not only viewthe exhibition, but can also purchase one of the limited edition books andhave it signed by a number of the artists.

Art for Amnesty is an international initiative, based in Dublin, thatharnesses the goodwill and support of artists of all disciplines from aroundthe world in major fundraising projects for the benefit of AmnestyInternational.

Useful links
www.artforamnesty.org/shaking (information on this event)
www.amnesty.org (Amnesty International's global website)
www.amnesty.ie (Amnesty International, Irish Section)
www.modernart.ie (Irish Museum of Modern Art)