Category Archives: Photographers

New Wave 7: Tipitin

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Richard

The photographer John MacLean was the perfect companion to visit a bookshop that specialised in self-published books since he has produced a number himself (see the latest, reviewed in the current issue). I had not met him before, although we … Continue reading →

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Calling all Students

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Richard

It's that time of the year when students are starting to gear up for their final degree show exhibitions. We are going through a similar process preparing for Graduate Photography Online 2013. This involves confirming the curator selectors for this … Continue reading →

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New Wave 4: Donlon Books

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Richard

Photographers are publishing their own books in ever greater numbers but they still need to find ways of getting them to readers. One way of doing this is through sympathetic independent bookshops. Donlon books, specialises in art and photography books. … Continue reading →

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New Wave 3: Belfast Photo Factory

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Richard

On a rainy day before Christmas, and sounding a bit hoarse, I went to visit the Belfast Photo Factory. Zoe Hamill and Andrew Rankin were the only members present and Zoe showed me round the largely empty offices and shared … Continue reading →

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New Wave 2: Margaret Street Gallery

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Richard

Margaret Street Gallery started as a partnership between Zelda Cheatle and the collector Deborah Goldman. As Goldman explains, discretely, this partnership 'was short lived' and now she is the sole Director. Although she may be discrete about her business dealings … Continue reading →

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Showcase Awards Dublin

Posted on December 12, 2012 by John

On Friday evening I was at the Gallery of Photography for the opening of the Showcase Award finalists exhibition. This is the Gallery of Photography's open submission exhibition run in conjunction with Copper House in Dublin. As one of the … Continue reading →

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Conceptual Photography 2

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Richard

In some versions of the story of conceptual photography, it is about images that are preconceived and explore a pre-existing idea or plan. Another version of the story is that conceptual photography exists in opposition to other traditions, that it … Continue reading →

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Post Potshow

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Emma

After speaking with Kate Nolan before the first ever Slideluck Potshow Dublin, one of the featured Irish artists, Miriam O'Connor speaks with her about realising a multimedia version of her own work for the project. Interview: by Kate Nolan, Director of Slideluck Potshow Dublin. … Continue reading →

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PhotoIreland Reviews

Posted on July 19, 2012 by John

Over the weekend I was at PhotoIreland in Dublin to view photographers' work as part of the Portfolio review sessions. The sessions took place at Moxie studios (one of the main venues for the Festival) which provided a relaxing setting for the event. … Continue reading →

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Slideluck Potshow Dublin 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Emma

Slideluck Potshow* is about to happen in Dublin for the first time in conjunction with the PhotoIreland Festival on the 12th July, following their global success including rolling shows in New York and recent shows in London. If you wish … Continue reading →

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