The Decoration of Absence: The Silent Traces of Irish Interiors – An Exhibition of Photographs by James Hughes
The Decoration of Absence: The Silent Traces of Irish Interiors. An Exhibition of Photographs by James Hughes.
Runs at the Index Gallery, Central Library from 1st – 31st October 2025.
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am – 5pm, Wed 1pm – 8pm and Sat 10am -1pm & 2pm – 5pm
Exhibition Opens Wednesday 1st October at 6:30pm. All Welcome.
James Hughes is a Northern Irish photographer and artist, whose photographic practice ranges from social documentary through commercial to fine art photography.
His first photographic experience was of a childhood spent using a box brownie (made by his mother when she worked for Kodak). James is self-taught, and influenced by late 20th century photography and literature, influences that he continues to link through his practice to-date.
James has an extensive background of research in photography (MA, MPhil). A celebrated photographer, with many exhibitions and awards, his work is represented internationally in museums and galleries, commercial work also has its place while he continues to pursue his personal career and passion through photography, art and poetry. You can find out more about his work at: https://www.jameshughesfoto.com/
This exhibition is supported by Creative Communities on a Shared Island, funded by Creative Ireland, is a joint two-year initiative between Waterford City & County Council and Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to develop and enhance our shared sense of community through the lens of creativity in areas such as heritage, literature and the arts. Poetry.
James will also be running a FREE Photo Walk workshop on Tuesday 30 September – Workshop (Photo Walk) with Photographer James Hughes Tickets, Tue 30 Sep 2025 at 15:00 | Eventbrite
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