Inside PIGSY’s Electric One-Night Exhibition on Fade Street

An unforgettable pop-up art experience in the heart of Dublin, a Guest Blog by Enid Bebbington

On Fade Street, where creativity, culture, and nightlife collide, something extraordinary took place on Friday the 21 Nov 2025: PIGSY, the Dublin-based visual artist known for his bold color, expressive energy, and unmistakably raw style, delivered a one-night-only pop-up exhibition that transformed the street into a living, breathing art experience.

If you missed it, don’t worry. Below is a full recap of the atmosphere, the artwork, and the magic that made this event one of PIGSY’s most memorable exhibitions to date.

A One-Night Exhibition That Lit Up Fade Street

Fade Street has long been a hub for Dublin’s creative scene, and for one night it served as the perfect backdrop for PIGSY’s powerful and emotionally charged artworks. The space buzzed from the moment the doors opened, drawing in art lovers, locals, and curious passers-by who were magnetically pulled in by the vibrant sounds and colors escaping onto the street.

The exhibition felt spontaneous yet intentional—reflective of PIGSY’s creative ethos. The one-night format made the evening feel rare and exclusive, as though everyone present was part of something fleeting and unrepeatable.

Bold, Unfiltered, Unmistakably PIGSY

Inside the space, the walls exploded with color. Works from PIGSY’s recently created collections were newly unveiled specifically for this show.

Each piece invited viewers to step inside PIGSY’s world - a place where authenticity rules, imperfections are celebrated, and energy moves freely across the canvas. Many guests remarked on the raw physicality of the work, with textures and strokes that felt alive and conveyed the human experience.

Crowds, Conversation & Creative Energy

Throughout the evening, the space filled with a dynamic mix of longtime followers, first-time viewers, long0time collectors, designers, architects and fellow artists & creatives. Conversations spilled onto the street, and the exhibition took on a party-like atmosphere filled with laughter, debate, and genuine connection.

PIGSY himself moved around the room engaging with attendees, discussing techniques, inspirations, and the stories behind the paintings. One of the most compelling aspects of the night was how accessible the artist was with his passion and personality as vibrant as the pieces around him.

The Fade Street Effect

There was something especially poetic about the hosting of this exhibition in the heart of Dublin’s creative quarter. Fade Street’s eclectic vibe elevated the event, blurring the lines between gallery, street culture, and nightlife. The synergy between location and artwork sparked an atmosphere impossible to replicate in a traditional gallery setting.

A Pop-Up With a Lasting Impact

Though the exhibition lasted just a few hours, its impact on everyone who attended felt lasting. Many guests left discussing their favorite pieces, reflecting on the emotions the work stirred.

For PIGSY, the event showcased his ability not just to produce art, but to create experiences - immersive, vibrant, and full of heart.

Final Thoughts: A Night of Art Dublin Won’t Forget

PIGSY’s one-night Fade Street exhibition was a reminder of the power of artistic spontaneity. It celebrated creativity without boundaries and brought the community together for an unfiltered, meaningful, and joyful moment in time.

Whether you were there in person or reliving it now through this recap, one thing is clear: this was more than an exhibition - it was an experience. As Maureen McDonnell of Stone Step Gallery said “PIGSY’s work carries an emotional charge that’s impossible to ignore. The pieces he unveiled on Fade Street showcased an artist at his most confident and expressive. It was a privilege to witness.”

As the lights dimmed and the last conversations drifted onto the street, it was clear that PIGSY’s one-night exhibition had left an imprint far deeper than its brief timeframe suggested. Events like this remind us why Dublin’s creative scene continues to thrive—because artists like PIGSY dare to experiment, to disrupt, and to invite audiences into moments that are as raw as they are inspiring. Fade Street may have returned to its usual rhythm by morning, but for those who were there, the energy of the night still lingers—proof that great art doesn’t just hang on walls; it lives in the experiences we carry with us.

Opening Night Photos

See below for photos from the opening night. They document the night as it really was. Raw moments from the Pigsy exhibition on Fade Street, Dublin. These images focus on the work itself, close and in context, as it lived on the walls of Fade Street for one night. Textures, details, scale, and scars all captured as the art met the space and the people moving through it. No filters, no distractions, just the work in its natural environment, doing the talking, just the energy of the opening night, the conversations, the buzz, and the art doing what it’s meant to do.