Culture Club: Conor Horgan
Summary
Photographer Conor Horgan discusses his "Outward Eye" project, a series of 24 portraits of Irish writers commissioned by Literature Ireland for Ireland's EU presidency, currently displayed in Brussels. He shares his passion for portraiture and the process of capturing writers' internal lives in resonant locations. Horgan also reveals his Culture Club choices, including Sparks, Talk Talk, David Bowie, and Van Morrison, alongside favorite films like The Princess Bride and TV series such as Edge of Darkness and The Bear.
Topics discussed
Conor Horgan's Outward Eye project and portraits of Irish writers
First singles: Sparks and Queen
Favorite albums: Talk Talk and Mark Hollis
Favorite artist: David Bowie and the James Murphy remix
Best gig: Van Morrison at The Three Arena
Favorite movie: The Princess Bride and Lola Pettigrew
Favorite theatre: New Productions and The Dead
Favorite book: The 35mm Photographer's Handbook
Favorite TV: Edge of Darkness
Recent TV picks: Dying for Sex and The Bear
Hidden gem: Michelle Nada Gocello
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