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Conrad Atkinson

Annotated typed document entitled, ‘Silver Liberties: A Souvenir of a Wonderful Anniversary Year’, by Conrad Atkinson

[c.1978]

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Conrad Atkinson 1940–2022
Date
[c.1978]
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Created by
Conrad Atkinson 1940–2022
Title
Annotated typed document entitled, ‘Silver Liberties: A Souvenir of a Wonderful Anniversary Year’, by Conrad Atkinson
Date
[c.1978]
Description
This document is about Conrad Atkinson's painting, 'Silver Liberties: A Souvenir of a Wonderful Anniversary Year', 1978, which initially band from an exhibition in Belfast, before the British government intervened to allow it to be shown. It was then subject to protests from Protestant students who demanded that the work be withdrawn. The text in this document explains the work and makes reference to the situation surrounding its exhibition in Northern Ireland.
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Document - writings
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased by Tate Archive from Margaret Harrison, November 2010.
Reference
TGA 201020/2/12
Conceptual Art

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  • Material relating to works by Conrad Atkinson TGA 201020 (160)
    • Box file labelled, ‘Northern Ireland 74-75 (2)’ TGA 201020/2 (3)
      • Annotated typed document entitled, ‘Silver Liberties: A Souvenir of a Wonderful Anniversary Year’, by Conrad Atkinson TGA 201020/2/12
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