31/10/2026
Yesterday's installation of the Galamsey photographic exhibition at Belfast Exposed Gallery.
Galamsey is a long-term documentary project by our studio manager, Mariusz Ĺšmiejek, exploring the human and environmental consequences of illegal gold mining in Ghana.
The exhibition was printed and produced at 1G1 Studio supported by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.
The photobook was produced and self-published by Mariusz, with support from Arts Council Northern Ireland and . This year, it received First Place awards in professional photography competitions in Paris, France, and Budapest, Hungary, as well as an Honorable Mention in the USA.
The photographs will be on display at Belfast Exposed Photography until 19 December.
Join Mariusz this Thursday at 6 pm during Late Night Art to hear more about the project and the stories behind the photographs.
The story was created in cooperation and support with National Geographic Polska National Geographic Polska justice_tank Canon Europe Canon Europe Canon UK and Ireland
Artist talk TBC soon!
Hope to see you there!