Emily Mark-FitzGerald
@emilymfg.bsky.social
Professor of Art History & Cultural Policy at University College Dublin (UCD). Irish studies; art history; museums; photography; cultural omnivore. Angeleno by birth, Dubliner by choice. Mildly interesting at times.
https://people.ucd.ie/emily.mark
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Believe it or not, the future of the United States may rest on how our museums perform in 2026. It’s time to know the nation’s history, if for no other reason than that it is our only path to building a more perfect union.
In 2026, Democracy Needs Museums
As the United States marks its 250th, institutions must resist the pull to simply commemorate and instead communicate the relevance of history.
hyperallergic.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Believe it or not, the future of the United States may rest on how our museums perform in 2026. It’s time to know the nation’s history, if for no other reason than that it is our only path to building a more perfect union.
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goddamnit, your email found me.
January 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
goddamnit, your email found me.
Enjoying the latest addition to my son’s model train village - a replica of his scout den! ☺️⚜️🚂
January 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Enjoying the latest addition to my son’s model train village - a replica of his scout den! ☺️⚜️🚂
let the ultimate battle commence
January 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
let the ultimate battle commence
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You don't have to listen to these professional liars who are barely trying. 9 months ago they were saying they were powerless to return a man they illegally sent to an El Salvador gulag because it would violate that country's national sovereignty
Vance pushes back and says this was not illegal, arguing "Maduro has multiple indictments in the United States for narcoterrorism. You don't get to avoid justice for drug trafficking in the United States because you live in a palace in Caracas."
January 3, 2026 at 3:19 PM
You don't have to listen to these professional liars who are barely trying. 9 months ago they were saying they were powerless to return a man they illegally sent to an El Salvador gulag because it would violate that country's national sovereignty
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
finding balance on a cold, sunny New Year’s Day — at Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit, Scotland
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
finding balance on a cold, sunny New Year’s Day — at Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit, Scotland
beginning the new year with all of my favourite things
(in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town)
(in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town)
January 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM
beginning the new year with all of my favourite things
(in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town)
(in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town)
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
Maxwell Otter monument in Galloway, Scotland - defo in my top three otter monuments worldwide
December 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Maxwell Otter monument in Galloway, Scotland - defo in my top three otter monuments worldwide
Beautiful Portpatrick, Scotland
December 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Beautiful Portpatrick, Scotland
Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde
Larne —> Cairnryan this morn
Larne —> Cairnryan this morn
December 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde
Larne —> Cairnryan this morn
Larne —> Cairnryan this morn
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the graduation of a cohort of gaza’s new medical professionals in front of the ruins of al shifa hospital. No words, really.
December 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
the graduation of a cohort of gaza’s new medical professionals in front of the ruins of al shifa hospital. No words, really.
A bracing walk in Wicklow for St Stephen’s Day
December 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A bracing walk in Wicklow for St Stephen’s Day
crushing on my Xmas present from my sister in Nashville
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
crushing on my Xmas present from my sister in Nashville
Christmas Eve busk in Dublin for Dublin Simon Community! Glen Hansard leading the charge with Imelda May, featuring members of the Coronas, the Script, Roisin O, Liam O’Maonlai, and many others — and of course Bono closing it out 🎄 so lovely and festive!
December 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Christmas Eve busk in Dublin for Dublin Simon Community! Glen Hansard leading the charge with Imelda May, featuring members of the Coronas, the Script, Roisin O, Liam O’Maonlai, and many others — and of course Bono closing it out 🎄 so lovely and festive!
Fabulous Neapolitan crib display at the Royal Chapel in Dublin Castle - suspended angels throughout the nave was a lovely touch
December 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Fabulous Neapolitan crib display at the Royal Chapel in Dublin Castle - suspended angels throughout the nave was a lovely touch
Don’t forget - Irish freedom is not just for Christmas
December 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Don’t forget - Irish freedom is not just for Christmas
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The #WinterSolstice livestream link is now available
Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting.
Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment.
🔗www.gov.ie/solstice
#ShareTheSolstice
Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting.
Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment.
🔗www.gov.ie/solstice
#ShareTheSolstice
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The #WinterSolstice livestream link is now available
Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting.
Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment.
🔗www.gov.ie/solstice
#ShareTheSolstice
Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting.
Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment.
🔗www.gov.ie/solstice
#ShareTheSolstice
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You've heard of Elf on the Shelf but how about
December 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
You've heard of Elf on the Shelf but how about
My 16 year old’s handiwork! Chocolate biscuit Christmas cake🎄🎅🏻
December 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My 16 year old’s handiwork! Chocolate biscuit Christmas cake🎄🎅🏻
At long last, I have assumed my annual Christmas playmobil form
December 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
At long last, I have assumed my annual Christmas playmobil form
This was such a brilliant gig — beg, borrow or steal to get your hands on a ticket for their upcoming dates!
🚨 Ye Vagabonds this evening is completely SOLD OUT!
We are thrilled to welcome Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn who bring their rich harmonies and timeless folk to the stage tonight.
Enjoy this evening of contemporary folk mastery.
We are thrilled to welcome Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn who bring their rich harmonies and timeless folk to the stage tonight.
Enjoy this evening of contemporary folk mastery.
December 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
This was such a brilliant gig — beg, borrow or steal to get your hands on a ticket for their upcoming dates!
Great to see a big review of @wmmjenkins.bsky.social’s new edited book on the Famine in Canada in the Irish Times this morning, by Breandan Mac Suibhne 🙂
How Canada coped with an influx of destitute and diseased Irish people during the Famine
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
How Canada coped with an influx of destitute and diseased Irish people during the Famine
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
December 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Great to see a big review of @wmmjenkins.bsky.social’s new edited book on the Famine in Canada in the Irish Times this morning, by Breandan Mac Suibhne 🙂
How Canada coped with an influx of destitute and diseased Irish people during the Famine
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
How Canada coped with an influx of destitute and diseased Irish people during the Famine
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Not a fan of this new practice at Dublin Airport of boarding planes and checking passports on landing (before disembarking).
December 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Not a fan of this new practice at Dublin Airport of boarding planes and checking passports on landing (before disembarking).