tour of drawing support: murals, memory and identity

Date

Saturday 4th May

Time

11:00 to 11:30

Age group

16+

Join Bill Rolston for a guided tour of our new ' Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity' exhibition in the Belfast Room on Saturday 4th May. Bill will be exploring the political mural tradition in Northern Ireland, how it has evolved and the key themes explored.

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals in Northern Ireland since 1981 and he is a leading authority on the subject. This exhibition is based on his photographs, many of which have been published through five volumes entitled Drawing Support between 1991 and 2022 and on his website.

What to know

Please meet at reception at 11:00
This event will take place on Saturday 4th May from 11:00 to 11:30
No booking required.

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