Derry's famous Bogside Artists
launched their latest artwork in Derry's Guildhall Square rallying
against the much vaunted Turner prize being held in the city as part
of the city of culture. The question of why such internationally
respected artists should feel the need in their home town to question
the validity of hosting the Turner prize should be asked.
The truth is that the
Bogside artists have been shafted by Derry City Council despite
thousands of visitors viewing their outdoor gallery each year and
international recognition. It would seem that not being content to
rewrite history and their own part the politicians now want at worst
to airbrush the history painted on the Bogside walls, or at best let
them fade away.
Neither should be
allowed to happen.
And to think this pile of shit below cost £25,000 pounds, yes twenty five thousand pounds!And when people began to question the value for money or lack of, it vanished!
And many people had a different view to that of Derry Ciy Council.
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