The exhibition Changing States: Ireland in the 21st Century provides a unique and multi-layered insight into the transformation of contemporary life in Ireland. 34 leading photographers present works that reflect on major socio-political developments such as changing demographics, cultural identities, contested territories and social reform.
The exhibition conveys a sense of life in Ireland today. It also presents an overview of the development of contemporary photography in Ireland. It focuses on the first decades of the 21st century, coinciding with the centenary of the founding of the Irish state. The project presents various vantage points of the medium, ranging from documentary photography to more socially engaged and conceptual approaches, and critically reframes contemporary life across the island of Ireland.
The exhibition is divided into three chapters: “Political Landscapes”, “Notions of Home” and “Changing Identities”. This cooperation between Haus am Kleistpark, Photo Museum Ireland and IKS Düsseldorf uses art to create a space for open discourse on important issues of contemporary life. The exhibition shows the depth and breadth of the newest photography in Ireland and charts the complex transformation from an insular nation–state to a more liberal, globalised and multicultural society.
Changing States: Ireland in the 21st Century
Jun 7 – Aug 11, 2024
Haus am Kleistpark
Berlin, Germany
