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A NEW EXHIBITION launched in Dublin yesterday showcases artists’ reactions to World War I.
The new exhibition, ‘Efforts & Ideals: Prints of The First World War’ features 66 works from 18 artists created in the latter years of the seismic conflict. The works were donated to the Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square in 1917 and depict scenes from the battle and domestic fronts.
All were commissioned by the British Government in 1917 to bolster public support for the war in the face of horrific loss of life and have never been exhibited in Ireland until now. ‘Efforts & Ideals’ follows the success of last year’s ‘Dublin Divided’ which marked the centenary of the Dublin Lockout and admission is free.
Dr. Margarita Cappock of Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane curated the exhibition which runs until 22 February next year. She says that the centenary of the Great War has sparked renewed interest.
“Interest in the First World War and in the memorable events of a century ago is growing all the time.
“The exhibition is a fascinating opportunity to see how artists of the time attempted to understand the conflict as it was still evolving. As they were created to increase public support for the war they also illustrate how art was itself another battleground in the War.”
The exhibition opens in conjunction with the Dublin Festival of History which runs from 26 September to 8 October.
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I now prefer twitter to facebook. Just need events and their sorted
i only use facebook to wish people a Happy Birthday
Happy birthday.
Just as long as it doesn’t threaten thejournals copy and paste tweets policy!
Skynet! One company owns all…look out folks….
Don’t worry. There is still Microsoft.
So then, which one is the evil one?
If such a deal goes ahead, I can see all Twitter users being forced to create a Google user profile, much in the way you have to with all Google products and services.
Google is like the EU which can be summed up in two words – Fascist dictatorship
Would a fascist dictatorship allow you make such a comment or give you such unhindered Internet use? I doubt very much so. Back into your box.
You’d know the schools are closed this week :)
Still don’t really see the point of twitter apart from using it to make comments. Facebook has many uses but I really don’t get twitter.
It’s a micro blog. It’s not supposed to be used like Facebook. Twitter is excellent tool for getting your message heard. You select your newsfeed and see everything. No algorithms choosing what you see.
Great news. Really important stuff.
Said no one about this story, ever.
@fred yet you took the time to read it
It’s a good tech read. Facebook have also nailed mobile revenue. They have adapted well to it. Google is still struggling in that field.
It will be interesting to see how the next few years pan out. It’s difficult to retain such a coveted spot in the tech world.
The internet is literally watching us all. Mad.
I use both, why not?
If Google take over Twitter, then I will be deactivating and closing account as I did with facebook when they introduced their sneaky new opt ins in Jan of this year.
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