A New Space

Great for a browse, a small spot where you’ll lose quite a bit of time. On my last visit, I spotted pieces from ADW, Canvaz, Solas and a few others. The Obey stuff does nothing for me, it’s the local talent I love to see.
We need somewhere like this in town. Yes, the stuff is pricey (read: PRICEY) but they’re more than welcoming to browsers and a piece from here will take pride of place in any home. When I walk up the stairs, next to Damien Dempsey reminding me that ‘Greed Is The Knife and the Scars Run Deep’, I spot an ADW stencil of Bertie Ahern. It’ll be in this house til I move, and then it will come with me.
Street art is beautiful, and in Dublin we’re lucky to have somewhere to go look at it.
Nice folks, lovely shop.

After seeing Dave H’s post about this spot I had to check it out.
Love.
It’s small yes but there is so much stuff in there, I was in my element looking at the quirky items that all have a sense of humour. The price range is cheap to expensive. I got a too cool for school wind up robot, you have no idea how much fun I had playing with it that night in my living room as my roommate rolled his eyes,
«I live with a child.»
«You know this bitch.»
The owner embodies the store, brimming with energy and eccentricity. I adore that they support local artists. I bought a book that celebrates the street art of Ireland, it is wonderful.

The store that saved Christmas (for my brother)!
I was seriously stumped for a gift for Brosephine, and, flagging a bit, wandered into A New Space not expecting much. The shop has kind of a chaotic layout, with the stock heaped in corners, on top of itself, generally everywhere. Digging around is definitely rewarded though. It’s a little like they took the «Miscellaneous» section of Urban Outfitters, shook it until all the crap fell out, and then put what was left on sale.
They had some great art-​books (I’ll be back for that Shepard Fairey book), t-​shirts, curios.
It’s also run by a ridiculously nice bloke, with some very strong opinions about the benefits of a zombie apocalypse. So an extra star for that.

hmmmm… i really hesitate to give this less than 4 stars because everyone else has been creaming themselves about it, but like i gotta be honest, no? from all the descriptions, i expected a full-​on sensory explosion. what i got was really underwhelming. yes there are some classic cameras and a lot of kitsch and unique paintings on the walls, but that’s about it really. maybe i’m just a jaded american? :/
i think maybe the thing that bothered me was when i went to the t-​shirt rack with the anticipation of super exciting unique designs by local talent, what i got was a rack full of stupid OBEY shirts which in themselves weren’t even all that great. what gives?
i think there might have also been the issue that before i came back and re-​read some of the reviews, i’d forgotten that the art was half the point. i got the impression from the way the art was «displayed» that it was not for human consumption. or really just some fun décor. i dunno, i guess i got it all hyped in my head and it failed to reach my inflated mental image.
i really think it has a lot of potential and i will for sure be swinging on by there every now & again to see what’s happening. maybe they’ll thrill me more over time. i mean i coulda just hit them on an off day.

Think back to when you were young and it was Christmas Eve, you gaze out at all your presents waiting for you. I get that feeling when I step into A New Space. I don’t normally get excited by shops in Ireland, very few have had this effect on me but when they do I become religious to them. If you are ever so slightly interested in Street Art and Grafitti Art (Not to be confused as the same thing, I made this mistake whilst dating a Grafitti artist) then go to this place.
But if this style of artwork is not to your taste then perhaps the collection of Marc Jacobs wallets, pocket mirrors and bags could persuade you otherwise. If not then the little trinket and hard to find individual little decorations that can help define a home are all nestled away here ie. Suck UK Flower Grenades which are perfect for the inner Guerilla Gardener in us all.
The staff here are friendly and happy to help you with anything. The prices are reasonable for the quality and the range of items available. Don’t forget to check instore for their sales.

I love a stylish shop with a sense of humour.
As a home for street art and new artists, A New Space is pulse-​point shopping for serious style makers with budgets of all sizes. There’s a gold shopping trolley taking centre stage on the large display table right in the middle of the store. Underneath, a rainfall of small but candy-​bright plastic rings, buttons … oh yeah, and a swathe of Marc Jacobs handbags in tasty black or gold patent leather.
Cheeky.
On the back wall was a low shelf of spray paints, a signed Shepard Fairey HOPE poster and lots of great art. I was so busy chuckling, trying on rings and trying not to dance to the staff-​built playlist I forgot to look at prices. Then again, when there’s Banksys on the wall and Marc Jacobs on the table… I probably wouldn’t want to.

Wow, this is a great new shop! It’s a bit like a grown-​up Urban Outfitters but better. You can get some quirky presents here, such as my current favourite the ‘Terrorist teapot’ and funny mugs. A New Space is great for art-​lovers and people who just don’t want to wear the same things everyone else does. The artwork they sell includes pieces from Banksy and Angelique and if you’re looking for something in particular the owners will try and get it for you. And a big drawing point– as Steinunn pointed out– are the vintage cameras. Definitely worth checking out whether you want to get ideas for presents or find some specific artist’s work.

This newly-​opened concept shop on Chatham street is a fantastic addition to the downtown shopping scene. A New Space, a unique boutique which opened its doors only a few weeks before Christmas, is run by artists and art lovers for artists and art lovers and stocks a range of artworks and teresting items, from designer books and artsy wallets to T-​shirts with cool prints and Marc by Marc Jacobs bags.
An old-​school Kodak film-​camera caught my eye, a great gift for camera collectors, or anyone who enjoys photography. I at least would love one. I’m getting so sick and tired of digital photography and these vintage cameras look sooo much cooler.
When I first spotted this shop, I thought it was a pop-​up store but the owner assured me they are in it for the long run. Thankfully, they survived the Christmas insanity and I can’t wait to see what the January boxes will bring in store.