Murals of Derry
By: designed by Kevin Hippsley/Guildhall Press
Edition: Revised.
Publisher: Guildhall Press
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Derry
Language: eng
Number of pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781911053156
Subjects: Irish Mural painting and decoration; Mural painting and decoration; Street art; Politics in art; History; Pictorial works
Description: This definitive collection of unique photographs of Derry murals past and present mirrors the cultural diversity of both main traditions in the north of Ireland over several decades. The range of wall art from across the city captures the ongoing experiences and deeply rooted beliefs of its people, be it celebrating historical events, commemorating lost lives, protesting against social injustices, or showcasing community pride. The murals record the evolving viewpoints and aspirations of both communities during a time when the relationships between Ireland and Britain, nationalist and unionist, republican and loyalist, Catholic and Protestant, were, and to some extent still are, being explored and refined. Many examples of the muralists' work have faded or been reimaged through the years; their curation here will ensure that these expressions of cultural identity and their historical significance are preserved for other generations to appraise and reflect upon. -- Publisher description
Notes: "This 2016 edition ... updates the original 2009 collection which, in turn, was an extended version of Seeing Is Believing?--Murals in Derry by Oona Woods, first published by Guildhall Press in September 1995"--Preface.
Table of contents: title: Map of mural locations; title: Development of murals; title: The cityside; title: Free Derry corner; title: The fountain; title: The waterside; title: Community murals; title: Artists, activists & archivists.