Reflecting The Real at Photo Museum Ireland

Reflecting the Real is the visually compelling outcome of Photo Museum Ireland's inaugural International Open Awards.

Overview

In our image-saturated world, often shaped by misinformation, we increasingly turn to artists for authentic representation of our lives – to show what's real, and what matters. Selected from 700+ worldwide submissions, the international panel of curators and photography experts have chosen artists Deb Choudhuri, Ciarán Dunbar, Emilia Martin, Dimitri Stefanov, and Laure d'Utruy.

Reflecting The Real confronts the complexities of truth, diverse identities, and the human condition in a shifting visual landscape. The recipients of the award employ varied visual approaches and critical reflections that captivate and provoke dialogue, invinting visitors to consider what the 'real' looks like today. The show also features a specially curated projection installation of work by 15 shortlisted artists including Gabriele Cecconi, Yuxing Chen, Thana Farow, Lydia Goldblatt, Conor Horgan, Yezoi Hwang, Joe Laverty, Lisa Murray, Nicola Muirhead, Gloria Oyarzabal, Irene Reece, André Ramos-Woodard, Blagovesta Semkova, Nathaniel Smallwood, and Greta Valente.