Introduction
Welcome!
Much of this site is devoted to my work on political wall murals, especially in Northern Ireland. However, it does also relate to the research I have carried out on political wall murals elsewhere. Finally, it will direct you to other research and publications of mine on a wide range of issues, from unemployment in West Belfast to the sexual attitudes and behaviour of young people in Northern Ireland, and from novels of 'the troubles' to the complex question of dealing with the legacy of past conflict.
Much of this site is devoted to my work on political wall murals, especially in Northern Ireland. However, it does also relate to the research I have carried out on political wall murals elsewhere. Finally, it will direct you to other research and publications of mine on a wide range of issues, from unemployment in West Belfast to the sexual attitudes and behaviour of young people in Northern Ireland, and from novels of 'the troubles' to the complex question of dealing with the legacy of past conflict.
Wall murals in Northern Ireland
Loyalists have been painting political wall murals in the North of Ireland since 1908, and republicans since 1981. I have been photographing murals in Northern Ireland systematically since 1981 and now have around 2,000 images. Some of these have been reproduced in the four books I have published on the subject. These books are available for sale through the 'Shop' link above.
On this site you will find a sample of the republican and loyalist murals. And on the next page you will find an article tracing the history of the tradition.
Wall Murals elsewhere
My interest in wall murals in the North of Ireland led me to look at murals elsewhere in recent years. I have travelled to a number of countries, researched political murals there and written about them.
On this site you will find a sample of photographs of these other examples of political mural painting along with references to the articles I have written.
My interest in wall murals in the North of Ireland led me to look at murals elsewhere in recent years. I have travelled to a number of countries, researched political murals there and written about them.
On this site you will find a sample of photographs of these other examples of political mural painting along with references to the articles I have written.
Other Research and Publications
Finally, this website lists my other publications beyond the issue of wall murals, and provides links to a number of the publications concerned.
