The Contemporary African Photography Prize and African-Irish Artist Residency Award at Photo Museum Ireland

Photo Museum Ireland is delighted to present the Contemporary African Photography Prize 2024 in Gallery 1 and African-Irish Artist Residency Award 2024-25 in Gallery 2.

Overview

Contemporary African Photography Prize

The CAP Prize is the international award for contemporary African photography given annually since 2012 to five photographers whose works were created on the African continent, or which engage with the African diaspora. The exhibition at Photo Museum Ireland showcases the work of the five winning artists alongside the shortlist for this prestigious award.

The five winning projects of the CAP Prize 2024 were announced on 5 July 2024 during the opening week of Les Rencontres de la Photographie Arles at MIRAGE Photobook Fair in France.

The 2024 Shortlisted artists will be presented an a projection installation and will feature the work of Ammar Abdallah, Massow Ka, Adedolapo Boluwatife, Florence Cuschieri, Rehab Eldalil, Arnold Fokam, Lina Geoushy, Jonathan Jasberg, Ahmed Khirelsid, Skander Khlif, Christopher Littlewood, Thero Makepe, Tshepiso Moropa, Kriss Munsya, Dan Nelken, Xoliswa Ngwenya, Kalenga Nkonge, Neec Nonso, Cletus Nelson Nwadike, Edward Prah, Dione Roach, D.M. Terblanche, Coenraad Torlage, Farren Van Wyk, Khanya Zibaya.

Contemporary African Photography Prize

This special exhibition showcases work from the newly selected award recipients Ishmael Claxton, Sabrina Faria, and Tolu Ogunware. This exhibition marks the beginning of an exciting opportunity for these artists to develop their artistic practice while visitors have a unique chance to see the early stages of their creative journey at Photo Museum Ireland. Over the next 12 months, these artists will evolve and expand their practices, culminating in the creation of new bodies of work. Be sure to return in 2025 for our New Talents Exhibition, to see how these artists have deepened their artistic approach.

The African-Irish Artist Residency Award is a prestigious initiative established by Photo Museum Ireland to support and amplify the voices of African-Irish artists and those with African heritage living in Ireland. This award seeks to foster creativity, artistic exchange, and professional growth by providing artists with the resources and opportunities needed to advance their artistic practices. Designed to highlight and showcase these artists’ unique perspectives, this award provides a platform to present and develop their work. We believe that great photography is for everyone, and we are committed to supporting the creative potential within the African-Irish community.