This exhibition explores the history of 19th century photographic studios in Drogheda, Ireland and the carte-de-visites process in particular. The images are from the photographic historian, Orla Fitzpatrick's collection.
A small fanzine/booklet (designed by Niall McCormack of hitone design) is available through cailleach books
https://www.cailleachbooks.ie/products/paraphrase-1-cartomania
Co-curated by Fitzpatrick with Michelle Lalor, the exhibition also includes a video piece by Conor McMahon with music by Tara Boath Mooney and Diarmuid MacDiarmad.
The exhibition runs at the Kiosk, Louth, and Orla Fitzpatrick will be giving a lecture on the history of these studios on Thursday 13th September at Barlow House, Narrow Street West at 7pm.
