Thank you to everyone who joined us at the International Centre for the Image on 14 May for the launch of New Irish Works 2026, the exhibition showcasing the work of 10 outstanding artists selected for the latest edition of PhotoIreland’s triennial project, which aims to support Irish and Ireland-based artists.
The featured artists are:
Austin Hearne, Billy Kenrick, Ciara Richardson, Debbie Castro, Dorje de Burgh, Emily O’Connell, Garry Loughlin, Kate Nolan, Mandy O’Neill, and Miriam O’ Connor.
The following day, we were delighted to welcome visitors back to the International Centre for the Image for the New Irish Works 2026 Artist Tour. The artists generously shared insights into their projects and creative processes.
Alongside the public programme, we also hosted a group session with the ten exhibiting artists, our Library Fellowship recipient Clodagh Assata Boyce, and OVER Journal co-editor Aidan Kelly Murphy. The participants learned about each other’s artistic practices and research.
We wish to extend our deepest thanks to the artists, the Arts Council of Ireland, the British Journal of Photography, Kennedy Wilson, PhotoIreland’s Board of Directors, the production team, and, of course, the participating artists.
New Irish Works 2026 continues at the International Centre for the Image, open Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–5.30pm, and running until 9 August 2026.
You can find out more about the New Irish Works 2026 exhibition and related events on the listing page.
