Seminar | Artists Exploring Archives in Contemporary Art Practice at Creative Zone

16/08/2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Zone
Creative Zone, The Boole Library, University College Cork College Road, Cork City, Cork, T12 ND89

Tel: 0214397997
Web: https://sample-studios.com/events/artists-exploring-archives-in-contemporary-art-practice/
Email: development@sample-studios.com
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Event is FREE to attend but booking is advised due to limited space – book here: https://libcal.ucc.ie/event/4388342

Join us for an insightful half-day seminar exploring how contemporary artists engage with archives in their creative practice. Through artist presentations and a panel discussion, we will examine the dynamic ways artists are reimagining archival material, drawing from personal, public, and institutional collections.

This event will also highlight collaborative projects between artist Elize de Beer and artist/archivist Barbra Diener who are exploring the Liam Kennedy Collection housed at the UCC Special Collections Library. They will speak to how such partnerships can unlock new narratives and expand the boundaries of both artistic and archival work.
Whether you are an artist, researcher, student, or art enthusiast, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to hear from artists and archivists working at the intersection of memory, heritage, and contemporary art.
This seminar has been funded and supported by UCC Special Collections Library as well as Sample-Studios through the Studios of Sanctuary Programme funded by Rethink Ireland Resilient Cork Fund and Community Foundation Ireland.