The Reason of Towns is a new, engaging and ambitious touring exhibition of the work of one of Ireland’s most renowned architects, Valerie Mulvin.

Curated, commissioned and produced by the Irish Architecture Foundation and hosted in partnership with local arts and cultural organisations and venues, this exhibition is a public occasion for the telling and retelling of true stories, lost traditions and possible futures for Irish towns and the people who live in them.

The exhibition will run from 12 October at Charlemont Walk, Dublin 2 and visitors can drop in anytime.

Funders

The Reason of Towns exhibition is funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The exhibition tour is additionally funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

Exhibition Team

Exhibition Design by AP+E, Laurence Lord, Jeffrey Bolhuis

Visual Identity and Design by ART DEPT, Eamonn Hall

Exhibition Build and Installation by Space Forms, Sara Murphy, Frank Prendergast

Film – “The Space is the Thing” produced by Red Pepper Productions, Martin Danneels, Geoff Power

Film – “Of Pride and Place” produced by Areaman, Shane Hogan

Film – Interview with Valerie Mulvin and Vincent Woods produced by Areaman, Shane Hogan