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This unusual creature exists at the centre of a sprawling exhibition that mirrors the multi-layered design of a Wunderkammer. From the 16th century onwards these cabinets of curiosities mixed items from the arts, the natural world, and the sciences to present idiosyncratic views of existence. Juxtaposing local landmarks with fantastical landscapes, common songbirds with speculatively designed creatures, human portraits with extra-planetary beings, The Known and Unknown World invites the viewer to discover and celebrate the multiplicity of ways in which the world can be experienced, understood, and recorded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Curated by Benjamin Stafford in cooperation with KCAT Studio.<\/p>\n<p>Opening: Friday 8 August 2025, 8-10pm&nbsp;<br \/>Exhibition: 8-23 August 2025 Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:00<br \/>Venue: KCAT Art Centre (R95 XN35) and The Powerhouse (R95 X227), Callan, Co. 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