FUTURES Meet-up at PhotoIreland

This October, FUTURES and PhotoIreland proudly present an exciting program in Dublin that showcases contemporary photographic practices while addressing pressing socio-political issues. The FUTURES MEET UP will offer artist-led tours, public talks, and exclusive professional opportunities for both local and international artists, including group critiques, networking events, and studio visits.

A highlight of the program is the launch of the traveling exhibition ENERGY: Redistributing Power and Taming Consumption, featuring works by Antonio Guerra (ES), Dávid Biró (HU), Hiền Hoàng (VE/DE), Marta Pinto Machado (CV/PT), Tanja Engelberts (NL), Umberto Diecinove (IT), Yana Kononova (UA), and Yana Wernicke (DE). Curated by Ángel Luis González and Julia Gelezova (PhotoIreland), with support from Emese Mucsi (Capa Center) and Daria Tuminas (FOTODOK),this exhibition marks the Dublin debut of these artists’ work.

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FUTURES MEET UP 2024: Dublin
PROGRAMME

The FUTURES MEET UP includes a mix of public and private events. Public events are open to all, while private sessions are for invited participants only.

THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER
Public
6:00-8:00 PM | Launch of Exhibition: ENERGY: Redistributing Power and Taming Consumption
Location: North Bank House
6:30 PM: Opening speech by Ángel Luis González (Director, PhotoIreland) and Aoife Tunney (Joint Head, Creative Europe Culture Office, Arts Council of Ireland).
7:00-8:00 PM: Artists Meet and Greet with Antonio Guerra, Dávid Biró, Hiền Hoàng, Marta Pinto Machado, Tanja Engelberts, Umberto Diecinove, Yana Kononova, and Yana Wernicke.

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FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER
Private
10:30 AM-2:30 PM | Critical Practice Reviews
Location: North Bank House
Participating Irish artists: Aisling McCoy, Aoife Herrity, Berta Mars, Caitriona Dunnett, Conn McCarrick, and others.

3:00-5:00 PM | Private Exhibition Visits
Location: Dublin Port
Guided visit to TBG+S at Dublin Port, hosted by curator Michael Hill.

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SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER
Public
10:00-11:30 AM | Exhibition Tour: ENERGY: Redistributing Power and Taming Consumption
Location: North Bank House
Join PhotoIreland staff and exhibiting artists for a guided tour (booking required).

Public
12:00-1:00 PM | Panel Talk: Fuelling Culture: Arts Practice and the Sum of Its Parts
Location: North Bank House
Speakers: Menno Liauw (FUTURES), Lucy Soutter, Emese Mucsi, Tiago Casanova, and Gavin Murphy. Chaired by Ángel Luis González (PhotoIreland).

Private
2:00-5:00 PM | Studio Visits for Guest Artists and Curators
Location: Various across Dublin city
In collaboration with TBG+S, Fire Station Artists’ Studios, and others.

Public
6:00-7:00 PM | Photobook Launch: All Things Laid Dormant by Benedetta Casagrande
Location: The Library Project
Celebrate the launch and meet the artist.

Private
7:00 PM | FUTURES MEET UP Closing Event
Location: The Library Project
A private celebration for all guests to conclude the meet-up.

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Complete program available here

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Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and co-funded by Creative Europe.

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