International Centre for the Image: A cultural institution in Dublin Docklands.
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International Centre for the Image

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Started: 17 July 2025.
What: International Centre for the Image, a museum for contemporary photography in Dublin Docklands.
When: Tue–Sun 11am–5.30pm | Closed Mondays & Bank Holidays. 
Where:
Coopers Cross, North Wall, Dublin 1.
Why: A groundbreaking cultural institution in Dublin Docklands, launched by PhotoIreland with support from Kennedy Wilson and the Arts Council of Ireland. It redefines the role of image-making in contemporary society—both still and moving—and connects Ireland’s visual arts scene with global artistic discourse.

Officially launched in July 2025 at the Coopers Cross campus, the Centre marks a new milestone for cultural partnership in Ireland. It aims to secure long-term sustainability, including accreditation through the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme.

The International Centre for the Image hosts exhibitions, fairs, book launches, and other cultural events. It is also home to the PhotoIreland Collection.

International Centre for the Image
Coopers Cross, Mayor Street Upper
North Wall
D01 E5Y8
Dublin
Ireland

List of Exhibitions and Events

AS IF: Eamonn Doyle, Niall Sweeney, David Donohoe | 6 Feb–5 Apr
AS IF Live Performance: David Donohoe & David Lacey | 7 Mar
AS IF In Conversation with Donal Dineen | 4 Apr
Still Looking | 11–19 Apr
Scannán Glas | 11–19 Apr
Five Lamps Arts Festival | 11–19 Apr
Tsundoku Art Book Fair | 17–19 Apr
New Irish Works 2026 | 15 May–9 Aug
New Irish Works 2026 Artist Tour | 16 May
Bia! Zine Issue 03 Launch | 16 May
Liss Fenwick Artist Talk | 27 May
Stray Sod by Maria Lax Book Launch | 25 Jun
Dummy Award ’26 | 7 Jul–2 Aug
New Irish Works 2026 In Conversation | Jul–Aug
Rhi-Entry: Rhiannon Adam | 11 Sep–23 Dec
An Infinitely Dark Legacy: Lewis Bush | 11 Sep–23 Dec
Female in Focus: On the Cusp | 11 Sep–25 Oct

Grand Opening of the International Centre for the Image | 17 Jul
Foreword | 17 Jul–21 Sep
Archive of Modern Conflict | 17 Jul–21 Sep
In Conversation: Rethinking the Image | 18–19 Jul
Dummy Award ’25 | 27 Sep–26 Oct
Journey to the Center: Cristina de Middel | 18 Oct–23 Dec
Solastalgia: David Farrell | 18 Oct–23 Dec
Launch of OVER Journal 4 and 5 | 25 Oct

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