Join us for an insightful half-day seminar exploring how contemporary artists engage with archives in their creative practice. Through artist presentations and a panel discussion, we will examine the dynamic ways artists are reimagining archival material, drawing from personal, public, and institutional collections. 

This event will also highlight collaborative projects between artist Elize de Beer and artist/archivist Barbara Diener, who are exploring the Liam Kennedy Collection housed in UCC Library’s Special Collections and Archives. They will speak about how such partnerships can unlock new narratives and expand the boundaries of both artistic and archival work. 

Additional presenters include Debbie Godsell, Myfanwy Frost Jones, and Elinor O Donovan.

Whether you are an artist, researcher, local historian, student, or art enthusiast, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to hear from artists and archivists working at the intersection of memory, heritage, and contemporary art. 

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!

This seminar has been funded and supported by UCC Library as well as Sample-Studios through their Studios of Sanctuary Programme funded by Rethink Ireland Resilient Cork Fund and Community Foundation Ireland. 

The related project Rehousing of the Liam Kennedy Photographic Collection at UCC Library is generously funded by The Heritage Council.