In March 1866, 150 years ago, French poet Charles Baudelaire suffered a massive stroke and that year marked the end of his creative genius. He was to die a year later.

The poet inspired so many other artists of his generation, poets, musicians and painters like Manet.

This year at Vue, the Olivier Cornet Gallery will present a themed group show inspired by Baudelaire’s very famous poem 'Elevation'.

The show will feature new work by Annika Berglund, Hugh Cummins, John Fitzsimons, Jordi Forniés, Conrad Frankel, Bradley Gray, Claire Halpin, Eoin Mac Lochlainn, Miriam McConnon, Yanny Petters, Kelly Ratchford, Freda Rupp and Adrienne Symes.

Annika Berglund, 'Soaring I', bronze (34 x 10 x 7 cm)

Miriam McConnon, ‘Flowers and voiceless things II’, oil on canvas (70x45cm)

Jordi Forniés, ‘Sound I’, encaustic, resin, oil, enamel & gold leaf on board (60x45 cm