Cat Wire Fence and Corrugated Iron, Kieran Dunning

In 2013, the Department of Justice embarked on a plan to improve community relations and build a united and shared society in Northern Ireland. One of the key headlines was their commitment to have reduced and removed all interface barriers by 2023. Now 12 years after this initial plan was proposed, although some have been reduced in their ferocity, many of these structures remain anchored to the land, with some still growing. Cat Wire Fence and Corrugated Iron, focuses on Belfast, where over 20 miles of peace lines still remain. The work examines how these structures remain permanent fixtures in the daily lives of those living beside them, the Department of Justice’s evolving approach to their removal, and the ongoing legacy of defensive urban planning in interface areas. kierandunning.com For those that are not familiar with the project, TLP Editions is an ongoing collection, produced and designed by PhotoIreland, that presents work by contemporary artists in the form of uncomplicated publications. These are available through The Library Project in-store and online. All and any funds generated by the project go to producing more copies of the publications, ensuring we can keep promoting the artists and practices represented. These editions are regularly showcased and donated to international events and festivals, such as the Icelandic Photography Festival recently. In addition, TLP Editions also grace some important shelves and collections, including that of the Hasselblad Foundation Library and the Martin Parr Foundation. You can find a list of all the TLP Editions here. PhotoIreland is kindly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland to develop support projects such as the TLP Editions. Published by PhotoIreland Edition of 200 Softcover 90 pages 148 x 210 mm