The Light of Other Days
Jim Maginn
A selection from Jim Maginn’s photographic archive of traditional Irish musicians 1985-2012
To celebrate Tradfest 2014, Gallery of Photography Ireland is proud to present an exhibition of black and white photographic portraits by Jim Maginn. The exhibition captures musicians in song by hearths, or out in the landscapes that so clearly inform their music. It provides an intimate and invaluable record of those who have lived and breathed the complexities of the music of Ireland. Maginn’s focus is all about the person being photographed, capturing them laughing, singing, or playing their guitar, bagpipes, mandolin or violin, or in quiet moments when something of their inner, truest self is revealed to the camera.
“If my admiration and appreciation of these musicians – some of whom have suffered much hardship, all of whom have given great joy – are conveyed in these images, then I am more than content.”
The exhibition is accompanied by a special edition bi-lingual book, with an introduction by Ciaran Carson.
Irish Independent 23 January 2014 Feature on ‘The Light of Other Days’
With thanks to Red Barn Gallery, Belfast and Foras na Gaeilge.
Exhibition dates
22nd - 26th January 2014
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