Roy Keane’s red cards reimagined as art in Dublin exhibition

Irish artist Shanie Hart has transformed Roy Keane's infamous red cards for Manchester United into a playful art exhibition in Dublin. The show, titled "Sent Off: Paintings of Every Roy Keane Red Card," opens on September 3 at Haynes Teeth gallery. Hart has recreated each of Keane's eleven red cards as oil pastel paintings, depicting the moments of aggression but presenting them in a light-hearted, nostalgic style.

Each work is accompanied by a quote from Keane himself, allowing viewers to experience the incidents through the player's own words and memories. The exhibition draws inspiration from Keane's candid reflections on the incidents during a podcast appearance, sparking Hart's interest in portraying the moments in a new light. The first red card Hart chose to paint was Keane's 1995 dismissal against Crystal Palace, motivated by Keane's humorous recount on the podcast.

Hart has painted a diverse range of incidents, from confrontations with Alan Shearer and Gus Poyet to the infamous tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland in 2001. Keane, now a well-known pundit and media personality, remains a prominent figure in British and Irish football, with his controversial moments continuing to capture public attention.