Explore Our Virtual Exhibitions
At Photo Museum Ireland, we’re committed to making contemporary photography accessible to everyone, regardless of where you are. Our virtual exhibitions allow you to engage with the depth and artistry of our in-gallery displays from the comfort of your own space.
We foster inclusivity by ensuring our digital exhibitions are accessible to all. With features like audio-guided tours for selected works, we provide thoughtful, insightful descriptions that enrich your experience. If you’re navigating from home, managing mobility challenges, or overcoming language barriers, our virtual exhibitions can support your experience with contemporary photography in a way that suits your needs.
Experience the power of photography at your own pace—zoom in for closer details, explore key works, and engage with the gallery like never before. Our virtual exhibitions provide an authentic, enriching experience, bringing the museum to you.
Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize 2026
The Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize is a major new annual award established to champion the excellence, vitality, and diversity of contemporary photography in Ireland.
Selected from diverse submissions across the island, the exhibition presents the First Prize Award winner, two Judges’ Selection Award winners, a Bursary Award recipient and 30 shortlisted artists selected through Ireland’s largest combined prize fund for contemporary photography, totalling €25,000.
Presented in partnership with Taylor Wessing, Photo Museum Ireland and Business to Arts, the Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize is a long-term investment in photographic practice in Ireland. The exhibition brings together new work by photographers and lens-based artists at different stages of their careers, spanning documentary, portraiture, conceptual and experimental approaches.
We’re were thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize at a major awards ceremony on 21 April 2026 at Photo Museum Ireland, recognising outstanding contemporary photography from across Ireland.
- Conor Horgan — Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize Winner
- Laura Dunwoody — Judges’ Selection Award Winner
- Salem Anowe Chukwuezi — Judges’ Selection Award Winner
- Patryk Gizicki — Photo Bursary Award Winner
Congratulations to the shorlisted artists:
Chad Alexander, Philip Arneill, Niamh Barry, Lisa Bennett, Deirdre Brennan, Missy Brinkmeyer, Michael Cassidy, Ishmael Claxton, Polina Cosgrave, Shane Coughlan, Michael Croghan, Evanna Devine, Cat Gundry-Beck, Caroline Guinan, Shane Hynan, JP Keating, Joe Laverty, Xuying Li, Jeanette Lowe, James Mahon, Jillian McGrath, Yvette Monahan, Emma O’Brien, Clodagh O’Leary, Mandy O’Neill, Keelin O’Shea, Chris Reid, Emily Roche, Blaise Smith, Laura Smith.
Young Photographer Awards 2025 | Winners
This annual initiative celebrates the creativity and vision of young people aged 8–18, offering them a national platform to share how they see the world.
Now in its fourth year, the Young Photographer Awards continues to champion emerging talent, supporting the next generation of image-makers as they explore photography in bold and imaginative ways. The winning and selected works will be displayed on large-scale outdoor exhibition panels, transforming Mary Lavin Place into a vibrant public gallery. This prominent outdoor exhibition is made possible through the generous support of IPUT, whose commitment to public art enables young voices to be seen at scale in the heart of the city.
The exhibition showcases a wide range of photographic approaches — from portraits and landscapes to street photography, nature, black-and-white work, and conceptual image-making. Each photograph reflects the curiosity, honesty, and originality that young artists bring to the medium.
The Young Photographer Awards 2025 is supported by IPUT and curated by Photo Museum Ireland. The project reflects our ongoing commitment to nurturing visual literacy, supporting youth creativity, and expanding access to contemporary photography nationwide.
Explore the outdoor exhibition Mary Lavin Place, Wilton Place, Dublin 2.
Your support makes all the difference
Photo Museum Ireland’s work is made possible through the generosity of our supporters. By investing in artists, you help nurture new ideas, champion diverse voices, and shape the future of contemporary photography. Whether you make a donation or simply show up and engage, every action strengthens our ability to support creative talent.