On the Town: The arrival in Dublin of two films by German photographer Juergen Teller gave plenty of reason to party in Temple Bar this week.
His film, World Cup Final, Germany v Brazil, 0-2, will be screened tonight (and each night from January 27th to 31st) while Go-Sees, his film about aspiring models, will be on the big screen in Meeting House Square from Tuesday until next Saturday.
"I think it's very raw but it's very personal and quite innocent as well," said designer Ali Malek about Teller's work.
Writer Colm Tóibín, sculptor Corban Walker, whose show will open in Cork's Fenton Gallery at the end of February, and Maya Derrington, who runs the Cow's Lane Fashion Market each week, were among those who came to welcome Teller and enjoy the first night's screening. Tóibín, who is curating Blue, an exhibition at the Chester Beatty Library which will open on February 25th was enthusiastic about Teller's World Cup film, which records his emotions and reactions during the match. He praised the film's "intimacy" and its success in capturing something so private.
Architect Simon Walker wanted to know how Teller reacted when Robbie Keane scored against Germany in the final minutes of that game during the same World Cup.
"I can't even remember," said Teller with an impish grin. "No, it was a bit of a scare," he added.
U2's stylist Sharon Blankson chatted to Gavin Friday, who is off to Hollywood for the Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Sunday, January 25th. He's been nominated along with Bono and Maurice Seezer for their song, Time Enough for Tears, performed by Andrea Corr in Jim Sheridan's film, In America. They're up against nominees such as Elton John, Sting and Annie Lennox.
"He's an incredible photographer but I hate football," joked Friday. "I think it's something to do with his German blood."
Patricia O'Shea and Honor FitzGerald were among the guests at the party, which was held on the third-floor of The Ark. The pair have just returned from Kilruddery House in Co Wicklow where they helped launch a booklet, Houses, Castles and Gardens of Ireland, which aims to create a greater awareness of the historic houses around the country, including the North.