Beyond the surface
New from the Autumn 2017 edition. Stephanie McBride examines the aesthetic of photographer David Farrell whose method of revisiting his subjects and themes allows for a sustained critical engagement Read More
Photography
Seven ages
In his seventieth year, John Minihan is still seeking the transient moment of creation, writes Fiona Kearney, as she reflects on his recent portfolio Read More
Portrait of a century
Kim Haughton’s portraits, on view now at the National Museum Collins Barracks, reflect on Ireland’s multi-layered society at the end of the first century of this nation state, writes Stephanie McBride Read More
Beacon in the dark
From the Spring 2017 edition: While working as an intern at the NPA Mike Bors gained access to a remarkable collection created by talented amatuer, Sir Robert Ball, astromoner and scientific adviser to the Commissioners of Irish Lights. Read More
The Galway shawl through the Clonbrock lens
From the Summer 2016 edition: In recording the traditional attire of female estate workers, Augusta Caroline Dillon of Clonbrock House, Co Galway, seemed presciently aware that her images would become historical document, writes Christiaan Corlett. Read More
Tales of the city
From the Autumn 2016 edition: Stephanie McBride welcomes the reissue of Dublin: The Heart of the City characterized by Brendan Walsh’s elegantly composed black and white photography with essays by Ronan Sheehan. Read More
Steal away
From IAR Archive: Michael Nolan’s images of a present-day meitheal invoke much older notions of kinship and identity, writes Stephanie McBride of the photographer’s festival sketches. Read More
Village in the City
From the IAR Archive: Fiona Kearney reflects on Jeanette Lowe’s work, which paints an intimate portrait of the residents both past and present of Pearse House Dublin Read More
Up close and personal
From IAR Autumn Edition: Eamonn Doyle has been lauded for his original contribution to street photography as seen in his first book ‘I’. Now with a second title, ‘On’ just launched, Ros Kavanagh gives an analysis of his method. Read More
From shadow to light
From IAR Archive: Stephanie McBride views the plan and process of an angel’s journey in Amelia Stein’s studies of Imogen Stuart’s studio.
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