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Housed in a magnificent 18th century building beside the Panthéon in Paris, with a remarkable heritage as the former Irish College, the Centre Culturel Irlandais is Ireland’s cultural flagship in Europe.
The Centre presents the work of contemporary Irish artists, reinforces the rich heritage of Franco-Irish relations in today’s international context and fosters a vibrant and creative resident community. In addition to its diverse cultural programme, the CCI houses France’s primary multi-media library of resources on Ireland as well as significant historic archives and an Old Library.
Housed in a magnificent 18th century building beside the Panthéon in Paris, with a remarkable heritage as the former Irish College, the Centre Culturel Irlandais is Ireland’s cultural flagship in Europe.
The Centre presents the work of contemporary Irish artists, reinforces the rich heritage of Franco-Irish relations in today’s international context and fosters a vibrant and creative resident community. In addition to its diverse cultural programme, the CCI houses France’s primary multi-media library of resources on Ireland as well as significant historic archives and an Old Library.
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Clare Langan - Earthbound
From Friday 17 April to Tuesday 30 June 2026
Presented as a meditation on memory, extinction, and the imprint of human presence, Earthbound is a visually arresting, multi-screen cinematic installation set in a world transformed by the aftermath of a future Ice Age and what reawakens as the ice recedes. As the permafrost melts, a solitary figure emerges from the depths of a glacier in search of life and discovers remnants of an extinct world, fossilised animals, insects, and fragments of human debris. Filmed with the artist’s long-time collaborator cinematographer Robbie Ryan (Poor things and The Favourite by Yorgos Lanthimos), this immersive work is a timely vision of humanity’s fragile relationship with the natural world in this era of climate crisis and mass extinction.
The accompanying photography extends this reflection into an exploration of time, memory, and environmental preservation. Combining abstract and intimate imagery with expansive frozen landscapes, Clare Langan creates a powerful experience that is both cinematic and contemplative.
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Contacts
- Rosetta Beaugendre
- Head of Communications and Public Relations
- rbeaugendre@centreculturelirlandais.com
- Anne-Sophie Delhommeau
- Communications and Public Relations Officer
- asdelhommeau@centreculturelirlandais.com