John Gunn’s 90th Birthday Celebration at The Library Project

Join us to celebrate a very special birthday with a weekend exhibition at The Library Project!

When: 6-8pm Friday 21 March 2025
Where: The Library Project, 4 Temple Bar Street, D02YK53
Running: 21-23 March 2025

For the last 50 years, John Gunn has run a family owned and operated business in the heart of Dublin, selling all things photographic. Working alongside his wife and daughters, John’s kind and radiant personality is well known; anyone who has visited the shop knows and has been lucky to experience the special and very personal service offered only by the Gunns.

As one of Dublin’s most loved personalities, John Gunn is also one of the most photographed people of Dublin. To celebrate his 90th birthday this March, PhotoIreland is pleased to host an exhibition at The Library Project celebrating John Gunn’s life.

The event will see the participation of over 40 photographers who have captured John Gunn's working and family life, and the legendary shop, as well as a number of anecdotes from visitors local and from abroad who have experienced the extraordinary kindness and help of John Gunn over the years.

With special thanks to all the contributing photographers Amelia Stein, Amy O'Sullivan, Aodhan Ceallaigh, Ari Carmody, Brian Treanor, Charles Seán Hurley, Conor Dowling, Constanza Cruz, Denise Brett, Eddie Mallin, Ellius Grace, Emma Prendiville, Fernanda. C. Lanfredi, Fiona Gunn, Fionn McCann, Gareth Joyce, Henry James, Hugh Quigley, Ireland Analogue, Ishmael Claxton, Jim Leonard, John Lyons, John Madden, Kevin O'Farrell, Luí O'Brien, Mark Griffin, Mark McGuinness, Natalie Byrne, Niam Barry, Norma Burke, Peter O'Doherty, Rabie, Rafał Rafalski, Rory Chinn, Ryan Devereux, Seán Curtis, Sean Duncan, Shay Ryan, Sinead O'Riordan, Stephen Turner, and Y.C. Chan

This project is a collaboration between John Gunn Camera Shop and PhotoIreland. John Gunn Camera Shop covers any printing costs, and PhotoIreland provides the exhibition space and the promotional support.

Image: John Gunn with his brother and friends, Paris in the 50's. Courtesy of Cathy Gunn