First Person: David Uda

Irish-Italian artist David Uda (Duda) is back home after a year exhibiting abroad

David Uda

David Uda (Duda) artist, Dublin

The Irish-Italian artist David Uda (Duda) has spent the past year exhibiting in Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Stockholm and London. Now back home in Dublin, his latest solo exhibition, Belles & Whistles, runs at the Sol gallery on Dawson Street until June 10.

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