Belfast – Page 12 – Slugger O'Toole

“The trouble with public art…”

Pete Baker on July 5, 2011, 5:36 pm

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The ‘Balls on the Falls’ are nearing completion, at a reported cost of £486,000. Timely then to read the Guardian’s art critic Jonathan Jones on news that Mark Wallinger’s proposed giant white horse at Ebbsfleet is unlikely to become a reality. From Jonathan Jones’ blog The trouble with public art is that it is a load of ugly, pompous, pretentious and narcissistic rubbish dumped on a snoozing public by arrogant bureaucrats and sponsors … Sorry, leapt to the point a …

POTD – The ‘Arab’ & the Jew

Moochin Photoman on July 4, 2011, 5:09 am

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St.Georges market has been open on Sundays for a year. Yesterday some of the traders dressed up to celebrate. Sean who sells antiques donned a Keffiyeh (shemagh mhadab) and as luck would have it a visiting Israeli tourist came along and they got chatting. Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. …

POTD – If i were Banksy…..

Moochin Photoman on July 3, 2011, 7:00 am

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Annadale Embankment Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants …

POTD – Practice makes perfect

Moochin Photoman on July 2, 2011, 7:12 am

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Yesterday i took my 8 yr old son down to the new Urban Sports Park near Tomb Street. It’s a great set up and a welcome addition to the city. It’s not that well known but we already have some world class skaters who have attracted international sponsors. Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many …

POTD – Balls

Moochin Photoman on July 1, 2011, 7:09 am

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The new sculpture by Wolfgang Buttress entitled The Balls on the Falls Rise nears completion Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition …

POTD – Reading the obits

Moochin Photoman on June 30, 2011, 12:01 am

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I had to take this particularly when i saw that the man was reading the death notices. Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo …

POTD – All quiet on the Eastern Front

Moochin Photoman on June 28, 2011, 11:47 pm

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Newtownards Rd (Pitt Park) 11.15pm Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a …

The other sides(s) of the wall

Moochin Photoman on June 26, 2011, 12:00 pm

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A follow up on the Draw Down the Walls piece at Flax Street here with the view either side of the peace wall at Cluan Place Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown …

POTD – Throwing out time

Moochin Photoman on June 26, 2011, 8:08 am

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Waring Street 12:52am Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of …

“They’ve hit homes with paint bombs, pipe bombs and petrol bombs.”

Pete Baker on June 20, 2011, 11:01 pm

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According to a BBC report, a large group of masked men have attacked a number of houses in east Belfast’s Short Strand area. From the BBC report Lord Mayor of Belfast Niall O Donnghaile, a Sinn Fein councillor for the area, was at the scene. He told the BBC that 60-100 masked men fully dressed in camouflage gear have been attacking homes. And from the same report Police are at the scene and community and youth workers have been trying to defuse …

POTD – New B&W Mural

Moochin Photoman on June 20, 2011, 8:35 am

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Painted by Mark Ervine to promote Bigg Life Arts Initiative which is opening it’s doors above Printers Cafe in the Cathedral Quarter Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and …

POTD – Thumbs up from the Lord Mayor Niall O Donnghaile

Moochin Photoman on June 19, 2011, 9:12 am

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pictured yesterday in the grounds of City Hall after his parade which was organised for the first time by the award winning Ethnic Arts organisation ‘Arts Ecta’. The decision by the Council to award the running of the parade was a surprise to the rest of the arts community (and dare i say it, a slap on the wrist) to the Beat Initiative who have been the incumbent organisers for a number of years. Judging by yesterdays parade and party …

POTD – A Backward step?

Moochin Photoman on June 17, 2011, 8:12 am

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This is the mural that replaced the Glens Mural…hardly a step forward. It is worth noting the language used in this. Who is the message aimed at? Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been …

POTD – On Parade

Moochin Photoman on June 16, 2011, 6:01 am

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Newtownards Road Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of a number of grants …

POTD – Irony anyone?

Moochin Photoman on June 3, 2011, 7:00 am

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Spotted off Ravenhill Ave on Millar Street. The road was also sprayed with a slightly different (and more direct) message replacing the beware with “will be shot”. Oh and it was autographed RHD. Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group …

POTD – Titanic Quarter

Moochin Photoman on June 1, 2011, 8:32 am

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Seen from the Lagan Boat Company boat Mona. Yesterday was the 100th anniversary of the launching of the Titanic hence the White Star liner flag. The Titanic tour is well worth the effort and cruising around the harbour is a pleasant way to spend and hour and a half whilst hearing of the history of the shipyard. Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in …

POTD – Dansko Gida

Moochin Photoman on May 31, 2011, 9:01 am

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Dansko Gida from Vorsland in the Kaash republic, engages with a local yoof in an attempt to get him to ‘Kiss the duck’ which an old Kaash tradition. Part of the Festival of Fools ‘Sunday Treats’ at Cotton Court every Sunday through the summer at 2pm and 4pm Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many …

POTD – Draw Down the Walls

Moochin Photoman on May 28, 2011, 9:07 am

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For a number of years a group called Draw Down the Walls has worked across the peace lines to produce art work related to living in the shadow of the peace walls. There are now more walls than before the Good Friday Agreement. Funded by Belfast City Council the group, who work with the Golden Thread Gallery and North Belfast Interface Network are looking to open debate about the walls and their place in our society. They work with youth …

Sinn Féin select 25 year old Niall Ó Donnghaile to be Lord Mayor

Alan Meban (Alan in Belfast) on May 26, 2011, 7:58 pm

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Niall Ó Donnghaile

Niall Ó Donnghaile was only elected to Belfast City Council three weeks ago, but tonight was confirmed as Sinn Féin’s choice for Lord Mayor. He turns 26 at the weekend and is the city’s youngest ever first citizen. Under the d’Hondt rotation, Sinn Féin will get three two Lord Mayors during the next four years. The DUP’s Ruth Patterson will be deputy Lord Mayor. Niall is a press officer with Sinn Féin up at the Assembly, and councillor for Pottinger. …

POTD – Recovered assets?

Moochin Photoman on May 25, 2011, 11:24 am

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Have the Assets Recovery Agency called? Moochin PhotomanPhotographer and visual artist based in Belfast. I have facilitated community based workshops with groups as diverse as visually impaired individuals in Dungannn, Travellers across Northern Ireland, Young Offenders and many community groups across Belfast. My work has exhibited extensively here in Northern Ireland in group and individual shows and has been shown in North America and i had my first solo international exhibition in New Zealand. I have been the recipient of …