Portrait

Looking back on an eventful year with Niall Ó Donnghaile at the unveiling of his portrait by muralist Danny Devenny

Alan Meban (Alan in Belfast) on October 5, 2012, 4:59 pm

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It’s unimaginable that even ten years ago a DUP Lord Mayor could have spoken warmly about his Sinn Féin predecessor on the occasion of the public hanging of the mayoral portrait. But this afternoon the Lord Mayor, Alderman Gavin Robinson was warm and gracious in his comments about Councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile at the unveiling of Danny Devenny’s painting. Normally a muralist more used to thick brushes on gable walls – the Bobby Sands mural on the side of Sinn …

POTD- George

Moochin Photoman on April 14, 2011, 7:00 am

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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 from …

POTD – Sunday afternoon pints

Moochin Photoman on March 6, 2011, 10:36 am

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From my archive Redcastle Co Donegal the day after a friends wedding…the cure was well and truly underway original hand printed photograph digitally photographed 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 …

POTD – Marrow seller Iron Market Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Moochin Photoman on January 31, 2011, 11:08 pm

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Marrow seller at the newly re opened Iron Market Port-au-Prince, Haiti. 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 …

Photograph of the Day – David

Moochin Photoman on October 28, 2010, 10:27 am

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I have seen David around and about, never managing to get his portrait for one reason or another. So when i saw him the other day i asked if i could get a portrait and he said yes…… 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 …

Photograph of the day – Linton Kwesi Johnson

Moochin Photoman on August 24, 2010, 9:23 am

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Johnson is the second living poet to be published in Penguin Classic series and the only Black poet to be included in the list. Having seen him perform live twice i can’t recommend him enough. The inflection and rhythm of his words are difficult to categorise but his inclusion in the Penguin Classic series is praise enough. Listening to his mellifluous bass tones be it set to music or on his own, is an experience that i wish alot more …

Dr Norman Hamilton – looking to the future

Moochin Photoman on June 8, 2010, 8:13 pm

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The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Dr Norman Hamilton in his first public speech as head of the church, has addressed sectarianism and the lack of a cohesive community relations policy to address it, calling sectarianism ‘the demon among us.’ I really don’t think having at least 2 different agencies tackling the same issues (and at a time when cuts are due) is helpful, so perhaps it is a time for the Equality Commission and the Community …

Photograph of the Day – War Veteran

Moochin Photoman on June 4, 2010, 10:27 am

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There has been alot of talk these last few days as regards the intentions and thoughts of “former combatants”. Regardless of the more recent conflict/war * it is because of men such as John and his generation, that we enjoy the democracy we do now. *delete as applicable 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 …