Reframing the Border is a 5-year programme exploring the diverse geographical, social, psychological and imagined spaces of the borderlands in Ireland. Begun in 2017, the programme considered the role of photography in recording our histories, representing unfolding narratives and imagining our future. It addressed concerns around Brexit and shifting demographics, issues that continue to provoke intense speculation and debate.

Reframing the Border programme featured work by fifteen leading Irish- based photographers whose work explores creative responses to the borderlands. Gallery of Photography Ireland worked in partnership with artists, communities, organisations, galleries and art centres to devise a comprehensive programme of artist commissions, community engagement projects, public art events exhibitions and events.

The programme was delivered as part of our wider programmes looking and issues of cultural identities, equality and inclusion curated to mark the decade of centenaries. up to the centenary of partition. It provided a shared space for critical dialogue and reframing of issues relating to the border where diverse perspectives on cultural identity can be acknowledged, represented and respected.

Reframing the Border Artists Programme

Curated by Photo Museum Ireland

Supported by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Reconciliation Fund; Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht; Monaghan County Heritage and Arts Offices; The Heritage Council; Monaghan County Creative Ireland programme; Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny; Remote Photo Festival; Donegal County Museum and the Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry.

Photo Museum Ireland is supported by The Arts Council and Dublin City Council.