By Donovan Wylie
27 March – 2 May 2009
In conversation: Donovan Wylie and John Burke - 26 March, 6pm
Exhibition opening 26 March, 7-9 pm
Following his widely acclaimed 2004 photo essay The Maze, Magnum photographer Donovan Wylie was the only photographer granted official and unlimited access to the Maze/Long Kesh prison site during its demolition. Executed over 2 years and counting, with the demolition dates being continually changed, Wylie’s new work focuses on the empty landscape that surfaces in the aftermath of the demolition process, showing how this once-enclosed space is eventually reintegrated with the outside world. The exhibition combines photographs and film footage of the prison complex, including helicopter shots, which fully appreciate the architectural destruction of the massive compound whilst at the same time reflecting on the destruction of the prison system.
TALK
Artist’s talk and book launch, Fri 27 March 12pm Free event
Join artist Donovan Wylie on an informal talk, with insights on the making and critical positioning of the work. Followed by launch & signing of Wylie’s new publications Maze and Scrapbook.
At Belfast exposed.
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