Architecture at the Edge wishes to mark in some tangible way a response to the universal realities of death, dying and loss during the COVID–19 pandemic.
The House of Memory installation invites the public to share their personal experience of loss and grief during the pandemic. Viewers are offered a platform to lament that loss within the structure by leaving a memento or a short written message in remembrance and as a symbol of hope for the future.
The project is partly funded by the Irish Hospice Foundation Seed Grant Scheme which, in partnership with the Creative Ireland programme, aims to inspire and support creative responses to the themes of dying, death and bereavement during COVID–19.
House of Memory is designed by David Kelly and commissioned by Architecture at the Edge.
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Planning Your Visit & Your Safety
Galway International Arts Festival is committed to prioritising your health and safety. The Festival Gallery complies with public health and Government guidelines (maximum capacity 50) to allow for social distancing. Please pre-book your free ticket to gain entry.
Please select a time slot at the 'Book Free Tickets' link and note that time at the Festival Gallery is limited to 45 minutes. Your ticket allows entry to the Gallery to view both the Precarious Freedom and House of Memory exhibitions. In line with HSE guidelines about face coverings in indoor settings, please wear a face mask in the Festival Gallery. Please read our COVID-19 Safety Information, and our FAQs, to help you plan your visit.