Title
Bobby Sands Mural
Subject
Mural Painting (Visual Work) Political
Description
Photograph of Bobby Sands Mural. Painted in 1998, this mural depicts the smiling image, often considered iconic of IRA leader Bobby Sands. Sands led the hunger strike while imprisoned in the H block of Long Kesh Prison. The smiling pose is based upon a photograph taken of him during his imprisonment.
The mural is painted on the Sinn Fein political party. Sands was elected to UK parliament during his interment, yet he never served as an MP because he died in prison from the hunger strike of 1981.
The mural displays two phrases "Everyone A Republican or Otherwise, has their Own Particular Role to Play," and "Our Revenge Will Be The Laughter Of Our Children."
The mural is painted on the Sinn Fein political party. Sands was elected to UK parliament during his interment, yet he never served as an MP because he died in prison from the hunger strike of 1981.
The mural displays two phrases "Everyone A Republican or Otherwise, has their Own Particular Role to Play," and "Our Revenge Will Be The Laughter Of Our Children."
Creator
Kwekubo
Date
January 28, 2006
Rights
All rights belong to Kwekubo, photographer. This photo is accessible under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Format
photograph
Language
english
Type
visual work, photograph
Coverage
Northern Ireland
Belfast
Belfast