Seen and Unseen: The National Library’s Photographic Collection
National Library of Ireland
Valentine Photographic Collection, Call No. VAL 24281
Join William Fagan, Chair of the Photo Museum Ireland, for an illustrated journey through the NLI’s photographic collection
This presentation brings to life Irish life over the last two centuries, captured through the lens of the NLI’s extraordinary and vast archive.
William Fagan picks his national treasures, a carefully chosen selection of approximately 50 photographs from the library’s collection of 5.5 million images. Many of these may never have been presented before while others are only known to those who have delved into the archive. The talk promises something for everyone, spanning history, art, culture, politics, urban and rural life, industry, education, and even incarceration.
This is a unique opportunity to see Ireland’s past through the eyes of one of Ireland’s keenest photographic experts, allowing the audience to gain a fresh appreciation for the stories captured in these remarkable
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