Revolution in Print: The Craft Behind the Proclamation

The printed page has long been, and continues to be, a space for innovation, experimentation, imagination, and, at times, revolution. At the Museum, we preserve the craft of printing that gave voice to political and cultural movements. In Ireland, the act of printing enabled us to explore and define who we are, to reclaim our national language and heritage, and to express our identity through word and image, ultimately asserting our sovereignty. The 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic symbolises how vital the printed word was in declaring independence.

Join us for a special re-enactment of the printing of the Proclamation on a Wharfedale Stop Cylinder Press; the type of machine used to print the nation’s most historic document and explore the role that design and print plays in society.

This event is supported by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland as part of August Craft Month.

Free, booking essential.