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Wall mural of K Nugent at Belfast
Belfast. Wall mural of K Nugent - The First Blanket Man. Date: 2011
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Media ID 14398695
© The British Caribbean History Collection / Mary Evans
2011 Belfast Blanket First Mural Nugent Troubles
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of Belfast's vibrant street art scene to your home or office with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the iconic mural of K Nugent, also known as 'The First Blanket Man.' This stunning image captures the powerful and poignant artwork created by an anonymous artist in 2011, which pays tribute to the struggle and resilience of the people of Belfast. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding character and conversation starters to any space. With its rich colors and intricate details, this inspiring piece is sure to make a statement and evoke emotions. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print of 'Wall mural of K Nugent at Belfast' today and bring a piece of Northern Irish history into your living space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56cm x 42cm (22" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative wall mural, painted in 2011 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, pays tribute to Kieran Nugent, also known as "The First Blanket Man." Nugent was a prominent figure in the Northern Irish civil rights movement and the Troubles, which lasted from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. He was a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and was imprisoned multiple times for his activism. The mural depicts Nugent wearing a blanket, a symbol of the protest against the mistreatment of Republican prisoners in the 1970s. The blankets were used to shield prisoners from the cold and humiliation of being searched naked. This peaceful form of resistance became known as the "blanket protest." The mural is a powerful reminder of the courage and resilience of those who fought for civil rights and an end to the violence and injustice that plagued Northern Ireland for decades. It is a testament to the transformative power of art and the importance of remembering and acknowledging the past. Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, is home to many such murals, which tell the story of the Troubles and the people who lived through them. These murals serve as a reminder of the past, but also as a symbol of hope and reconciliation. They are a source of pride for the community and a reminder of the progress that has been made towards peace and unity in Northern Ireland. This photograph captures the essence of the mural and the powerful message it conveys. It is a poignant reminder of the past, but also a symbol of hope and resilience. The image of Kieran Nugent, the First Blanket Man, will forever be etched in the history of Northern Ireland and the struggle for civil rights and peace.
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