Raw Earth

Presented at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Raw Earth invites you to creatively explore the materials and natural resources that underpin society.

The evening showcases outcomes from the iCRAG Raw Materials Residency 2026, a collaboration between artists Kathryn Maguire and Elaine Harrington and researchers at iCRAG, the Research Ireland Centre for Applied Geosciences. Where art and science converge, the “stories” of raw materials unfold, from geological formation to extraction, use and reuse. Water is central to these stories, and in line with the Science Week 2026 theme, Raw Earth reminds us that Earth is a system in which water and rock are inseparable from the things we use every day.

Audiences can expect new artworks, immersive artist and scientist talks, and a lively panel discussion hosted by acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist and researcher of critical minerals in digital culture, Prof. Teresa Dillion.