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1pm (Irish time) Wed 14 July
via Zoom
In this conversation between photographer Hans van der Meer, investigative journalist Niall Sargent, and farmer Sinéad Moran of Gleann Buí Farm, we reflect on the topic of cattle breeding, the sustainability of our farming industries, and the balance between food production and good stewardship. How will we, the consumer, shape the future of food production and what will be the role of animals in it?
The talk is presented in the context of van der Meer’s project Time to Change, which looks at the changing and progressive world of the Dutch dairy cow and is presented in the festival’s main exhibition Bite the Hand that Feeds You.
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8pm (Irish time) Wed 14 July
via Zoom
This year, in collaboration with aemi, the festival presents ‘To be consumed in totality’, an Artists Film Screening programme curated with and featuring work by artist-filmmaker Kevin Gaffney. To accompany the screening, we join aemi and Kevin Gaffney to talk about the artists’ works, exploring the tension between our experience of natural and constructed realities through a wide range of processes and materials, including 16mm experimental film, fiction, documentary and archival footage.
'To be consumed in totality' features films by Jennifer Mehigan, Lana May Fleming, Kevin Gaffney, Vicki Thornton, Bryony Dunne, Viktoria Schmid, and Greta Alfaro, the programme looks at how we grow and consume food, and spend our time waiting for change, connection and satisfaction.
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6pm (Irish time) Sat 17 July
via Zoom
Deirdre O'Mahony's 'Oppression Digestion' episode will be screened alongside Fiona Hallinan’s 'Making Stock' from 5pm Saturday 17th July, followed by a live online talk with both artists at 6pm.
Critical Recipes presents a programme of performances, taking the model of a cooking show as an inspiration and departure point to put forward critical discussions. Grab a seat and enjoy a menu proposed by six artists through six episodes.
Last week, we reflected on hospitality and hosting with artist Jennie Moran in collaboration with performance artist Aoibhinn O’Dea. Artist April Gertler led us on a journey towards defining Ireland’s traditional cake, delving into its past and present with artist Pádraig Spillane. Both episodes are currently available to watch on the Critical Recipes channel.
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At the Present Time: Gender, class, politics, and the cookbook in Ireland
2pm (Irish time) Sun 18 July
via Zoom
The ‘present time’ is referenced in 'A Simple Guide to Wholesome Diet', published by the Department of Local Government and Public Health during World War II. There are a multiplicity of ‘present times’ and a good place to observe them is through the medium of the recipe and its collected form, the cookbook. Irish cookbooks have been shaped in the first instance by the hegemonic influence of our nearest neighbour, and also, arguably, by the gendered ideologies of the Irish state post-independence. Taking the ‘present time’ of the Emergency as the starting point, culinary historian Dorothy Cashman looks back to the origins of the cookbook in Ireland and forward to some of the most recent publications to see how they have been shaped by the times that they were written in.
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Running 5 July-2 August
At Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Opening Hours Mon-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm
Admissions Free
There is power in how we feed ourselves, with food being the cornerstone of cultures, ideologies, and principles. Eating or not eating can be an act of protest, feeding or not feeding — an act of control; food brings people together and pushes them apart. Through the presentation of current work and commissions, this year PhotoIreland Festival brings to audiences selected artists exploring this contentious, yet every day, topic.
With topics ranging from sustainability to colonisation, from hunger to overconsumption, trauma to technology, ethics to ideologies, and even surveillance capitalism, this exhibition brings together contemporary lens-based works, serving a cornucopia of engaging and relevant material. Featuring work from artists: Alan Phelan, Dániel Szalai, Gê Viana, Hans van der Meer, Hertta Kiiski, Ksenia Yurkova, and Sheng-Wen Lo.
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Running 1-31 July
At The Library Project, Dublin
Opening Hours Mon-Fri 11am-6pm | Sat-Sun 12-6pm
Presented with the kind support of Alliance Française Dublin.
The photographer Mathieu Asselin explores the controversial and infamous agricultural company, Monsanto, through investigative photography in this acclaimed project. Looking at the company’s past and present, this investigation aims to picture what Monsanto’s® near future will look like. The exhibition for the festival focuses on the process of the photobook. Beyond the distinguished editorial object, this publication enshrines an exceptional documentary process conducted for five years through Vietnam and the United States, which portrays an overwhelming portrait of the ancient and current practices of this giant chemical industry. A rare opportunity to see the artist's notes and materials, including the 3 dummy photobooks that preceded the final publication.
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The Library Project is looking for a new team member, a motivated and focused individual to join our small team, in helping us run Ireland’s Art Bookshop in Temple Bar, Dublin. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth transaction of sales, actively contributing to healthy sales figures, daily upkeep of the bookshop, and providing a welcoming environment and courteous point of contact for all visitors. The post holder will work closely alongside the Manager and the Director. This is a fitting position for an ambitious individual, as there is an opportunity for advancement towards a full-time role.
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PhotoIreland is looking for the right individual to become integral part of the core team; a highly motivated, ambitious, and focused person with experience in the Arts, eager to progress as the company expands its operations in support of Photography in Ireland. Image: Emilia Krysztofiak
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Aesthetica invites artists to enter the annual Art Prize. Open to all practitioners working at any level, including students. Prizes include a group exhibition in York, editorial coverage in Aesthetica magazine and website, up to £5000 prize money, publication in Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists, and much more!
Apply before the Summer Deadline of 31 August.
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