Denis Connolly

Denis Connolly (born 1965, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland) is an installation and video artist, and author.

Work He and his partner, Anne Cleary, both architects by education, have developed an art practice centered on observer participation under the name Cleary Connolly. Their work addresses a heterogeneous public and often involves collaboration with artists from other disciplines, in particular dancers (such as Cindy Cummings), writers (such as the poet Derry O'Sullivan), musicians (such as DinahBird and Jean-Philippe Renaud) and craftsmen (such as carriage-builder Neil McKenzie). They live together in Paris with their twin daughters. In 2008-2009 they had a 3-month show at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. Publications include Moving Dublin, a book and DVD, published in April 2009 by Gandon Editions. They were awarded the 2009 AIB Award for Irish artists of exceptional potential. 2005 - EV+A 2005 award. 2003 - Best Documentary Film Prize, Kerry Film Festival. 2000 - Moving Image Award, Cork Film Centre, Cork.