DUBLIN CITY

THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

MARCH 2026 PHOTO DIARY

WELL WORTH A VISIT

SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT

SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT

The exhibition features hundreds of contemporary works from both established and emerging Irish and international artists. True to its name, the pieces are placed "in context" throughout the 48 acres of scenic gardens and inside the historic Victorian glasshouses, creating a unique dialogue between the artwork and the natural botanical environment. The exhibition is free for the public to visit.


The Warrior By Ayelet Lalor

FUJI GFX 100RF

PRODUCED USING A FUJI MEDIUM FORMAT CAMERA

JOHN’S LANE WEST AND NCAD

The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a groundbreaking camera that combines the immense image quality of a large-format sensor with the design philosophy of a classic street photography camera.

In simple terms, it takes the 102-megapixel medium format sensor found in Fujifilm’s professional GFX series and places it into a compact, rangefinder-style body with a permanently attached lens. This makes it the first-ever fixed-lens camera in the GFX system.

ABOUT THE FUJI GFX100RF

AN INTERESTING AREA OF THE CITY

13 SEPTEMBER 2025

VISIT THE GALLERY ABOUT THE STREET

NCAD, Ireland’s primary institution for art and design education, occupies a large, complex site in The Liberties, centred on the historic former Powers Distillery on Thomas Street. While the college's famous arched entrance and administrative centre front onto Thomas Street, the campus extends significantly backward (southward) from this main thoroughfare.

John's Lane West

MEATH STREET IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

VERY MUCH A WORK IN PROGRESS

13 SEPTEMBER 2025

VISIT THE GALLERY ABOUT THE STREET

The major works currently visible involving the installation of very large pipes are essential advance utility works being carried out by Uisce Éireann. This project involves the replacement of over a kilometre of aged 19th-century cast-iron water mains with new, modern pipes. This crucial upgrade is designed to reduce high levels of leakage, prevent bursts, improve overall water quality, and provide a more reliable water supply for the area before the main public realm repaving and landscaping begins.


Meath Street In Dublin

THE RYDER’S ROW AREA

This decay fostered a negative public perception. Derelict buildings, graffiti, and vacant sites attracted anti-social behaviour, creating safety concerns—highlighted in reports like "Reimagining Dublin One"—and deterring further investment. This issue sits within Dublin's wider, ongoing struggle with dereliction; by July 2024, Dublin City Council (DCC) had 131 properties on its derelict sites register, with over €10.11 million in unpaid levies owed.

I USED THREE DIFFERENT CAMERAS

13 SEPTEMBER 2025

VISIT THE LEICA Q3 GALLERY THE SONY A1 II GALLERY THE FUJI GFX100RF GALLERY

The Ryders Row Triangle, an inner-city area intersecting Ryder’s Row, Capel Street, and Parnell Street, presents a vivid case study of the complex interplay between urban decay, strategic regeneration, and stringent heritage preservation that defines modern Dublin.



A Very Large Truck At Ryders Row

FRANCIS STREET HAS CHANGED

The street's appeal now extends far beyond antiques, encompassing an atmosphere described as "cool" and "trendy". "Chic retro pubs" serve local micro-brews, and restaurants draw influence from "interesting world flavours". This juxtaposition of old and new—from colourful graffiti-adorned facades to vintage jewellery shops—creates a dynamic destination that acts as a physical link between Dublin's "past, present and future".

MANY CHANGES IN RECENT MONTHS

13 SEPTEMBER 2025

ABOUT FRANCIS STREET FRANCIS STREET PHOTO GALLERY

In the centre of Dublin's historic Liberties neighbourhood lies Francis Street, an urban quarter that offers a fascinating portrait of evolution. It presents a unique blend of historical craftsmanship and contemporary cultural resurgence. Rather than a conventional tourist destination, the street has cultivated a reputation as a more authentic, modern, and discerning alternative to the city's traditional visitor routes.




A Very Large Truck At Ryders Row