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World Famous Creators of

The People’s Gallery. In the above photo you can see two of the artists Kevin

Hasson and Tom Kelly. In the middle is renowned art

critic Franco Bianchini with the city mayor; extreme left is Nobel Laureate and statesman John Hume, a

good friend and supporter of the three artists. Not in

the picture is the third member of the group, William

Kelly, author of the book Travels with Li Po.

THE LECTURE

The three artists give a presentation on their work as

political muralists. The Peoples’ Gallery they created is

a series of twelve large-scale murals situated in The

Bogside area of Derry City, Northern Ireland.

Thousands of people from all over the world visit Derry

each year to see them, bringing much trade and

revenue into the city. Two pages are devoted to the

artists and their gallery in The Lonely Planet and it has

appeared in countless magazines, newspapers and

television documentaries.

The murals commemorate over thirty years of civil

strife and conflict in the six counties of N. Ireland.

Some of these murals have become world famous

icons. They have stood the test of time and stand

nobly as sentinels for the protection of basic human

rights everywhere and democratic freedom for all the

people of the world.

Known locally as The Petrol

Bomber. Painted by the artists in

1994. One of the most photographed

art pieces in the world.

The Bogside Artists have received

standing ovations at

every university and college they have ever

visited from Sydney

Australia to Boston USA.

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The Bogside Artists’ Studio

46 William Street

Derry City,

N. IRELAND BT489AD

(028) 71-373842

Email: k_336@ hotmail. com

www.bogsideartists.com

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A MURAL FOR CAMPUS PAINTED ON SITE!

TESTIMONIALS "I am amazed at the outstanding quality

of this artwork."

Nobel Laureate and Statesman John Hume.

"The work of the Bogside Artists is

remarkable ... a vibrant response to

events still vivid in the psyche of the

community." Brian Friel, world-renowned

playwright and author.

“I find myself responding to the

overpowering message of the murals: Here

is our story." Prof. Peter Sheehan,

Provost of ACU Sydney, Australia.

The Bogside murals are the most popular

murals in Northern Ireland, and the most

prominent political murals in the world.

www.ukattraction.com.

You have made a significant impression

on the students here, and I want to

thank you for your efforts to bring your

story to Hanover College. Prof. Larry

deBurh Hanover College. Indiana.

I sincerely thank you for your prompt

response to my questions. I found

your response to be most helpful for my

project! Chris Nelson, student.

“These three artists have inspired me,

because their work comes from such a

personal place of inspiration;” Megan

Myers, student Hanover College.

A presentation like no other. If you fall asleep

you must be dead.

Followed by a question

and answer session.

A chance to buy the

artists’ book and prints.

The opportunity to

observe a mural being made from scratch and to take photos.

A chance to interact with the artists as they work.

You may even have the

opportunity to participate in the painting of the

mural if you think you are good enough!

Above, students with the artists.

Hanover University Indiana Nov/2010.

What is offered

The Bogside Artists

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Above, proud students with the artists. Hanover University Indiana Nov/2010.