03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Reeling in D years: Capturing the life and leadership of President Michael D Higgins through a lens
With President Michael D Higgins stepping down in November, artistic director of Galway Arts Festival Paul Fahy celebrates his tenure, which will be marked with the exhibition Through the Lens at the city's museum
As President Michael D Higgins approaches the final months of his 14-year tenure, Galway City Museum and Galway International Arts Festival have come together to present President Michael D. Higgins – Through the Lens, a photographic exhibition celebrating a life defined by purpose, compassion and culture.
From the beginning, Galway City Museum director Eithne Verling and I sought to capture not only the statesman, activist and politician, but also the deeply human qualities that have endeared President Higgins to so many: his warmth, humour, humanity and love of life.
