Selected works from the National Photography Collection

Curated by Sharon Murphy

Creative Gesture
Gary Coyle, Joe Lee, Jan McCullough, Jill Quigley
Ground Floor Gallery
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Selected works from the National Photography Collection, Photo Museum Ireland
First Floor Gallery

MAKING ART: Photography is the fourth in a series of exhibitions (2018-2023) which explores a specific visual art discipline, its materials, processes and varied manifestations. The focus for this exhibition is on contemporary photographic practice with two exhibitions, over two galleries:

Creative Gesture (Ground Floor Gallery) features artists Gary Coyle, Joe Lee, Jan McCullough and Jill Quigley, whose art originates in distinctive conceptual, performative and “expanded photography” approaches with a shared preoccupation in the habits, happenings and repetitions of the everyday. Read more about Creative Gesture

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Selected works from the National Photography Collection, Photo Museum Ireland (First Floor Gallery).
The National Photography Collection was established in 2021 by Photo Museum Ireland. It aims to reflect the development of the medium of modern and contemporary photography in the Irish context. It charts the work of leading Irish artists, critically framing their practice to build awareness of the politics of place and the role of photography in shaping cultural identity. The Collection was initiated to support contemporary photographic artists to digitise their individual archives, securing their legacy for the future.

Selected Artists: Enda Bowe, Noel Bowler, Ala Buisir, Mark Curran, Tessy Ehiguese, Kevin Fox, Clare Gallagher, Emer Gillespie, Karl Grimes, Anthony Haughey, Seán Hillen, Patrick Hogan, Tobi Isaac Irein, Jamin Keogh, Jialin Long, Markéta Luskačová, Shane Lynam, Yvette Monahan, Mandy O'Neill, George Voronov.

MAKING ART: Photography will be accompanied by a programme of engagement for young people.