Peripheral Beliefs I
John Foley
PhotoIreland
English
Softcover
Edition of 200
32 pages
148 x 210 mm
In recent decades, Ireland has experienced a significant shift from a deep-rooted Catholic orthodoxy. This project explores how traditional Catholic practices, such as mass rocks, reenactments, holy wells and pilgrimages continue to endure in a more diverse and secularised Ireland.
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About the Artist
John Foley is a Dublin-based documentary photographer, originally from Waterford, Ireland. He grew up in a deeply Catholic environment, which greatly influenced his work. He has always been fascinated by communities and the rituals, traditions, and shared experiences that create a sense of belonging. His photography focuses on capturing these moments – both old and new, pagan and religious – highlighting how they foster connection and communal celebration. This curiosity has taken him across the world, documenting what it truly means to belong.
https://johnrfoleyphotography.com/
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About the Publisher
PhotoIreland grows the reputation of Irish artists globally through a 360 degree support system and platform for contemporary photography, activated through a diversity of projects. These include events such as PhotoIreland Festival and Halftone print fair amongst others; resources such as the PhotoIreland Collection, a specialised research library of photobooks, and Ireland’s Art Bookshop, The Library Project; via publishing with projects such as OVER Journal and TLP Editions; professional development support through networking and consultancy opportunities; and empowering early and mid-career photographers via our international partnerships, most relevantly through Creative Europe co-funded platforms such as FUTURES and Parallel.
PhotoIreland is dedicated to stimulating a critical dialogue around Photography in Ireland, and to internationally promoting the work of Irish-based artists. We ensure that a healthy ecosystem of practices is not silenced by lack of opportunities by offering frequent publishing and exhibiting opportunities to emerging artists.
https://photoireland.org/
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