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  • Box file labelled, ‘Northern Ireland 74-75 (2)’

Material relating to works by Conrad Atkinson

°Ú³¦.1955–84±Õ

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Items chosen from this collection for digitisation include photographs of wall murals, posters, and graffiti Northern Ireland, taken by Conrad Atkinson during the 'Troubles' in the early 1970s, as well as source material and original sketches by the artist for the exhibition catalogue for 'A Shade of Green, An Orange Edge', at the Art Council Gallery, Belfast, 1975. Also chosen are writings and organisational documentation relating to the formation and activities of the Artists' Union.

Details of the remainder of the collection can be found on the Archive catalogue.

Collection Owner
Conrad Atkinson 1940–2022
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased by Tate Archive from Margaret Harrison, November 2010.
Reference
TGA 201020

160 objects in this collection

  • Material relating to works by Conrad Atkinson

    160 Objects

    • Box file labelled, ‘Northern Ireland 74-75 (2)’

      3 Objects

    • Box file labelled, ‘Northern Ireland: Sketches in catalogue, 14 pieces from show, 2 photos etc. (3)’

      70 Objects

    • Photographs taken by Conrad Atkinson during his work in Northern Ireland for the exhibition, ‘A shade of green, an orange edge’

      66 Objects

    • Box file labelled, ‘Artists Union (1) 1971-74. Women’s workshop, Newsletters, Conference, Education’

      9 Objects

    • Box file labelled, ‘Artists Union (30) Current 1974 - ’

      12 Objects

Title
Box file labelled, ‘Northern Ireland 74-75 (2)’
Date
°Ú³¦.1973–80±Õ
Description
This file consists of documentation relating to the exhibition, 'A shade of green, an orange edge', by Conrad Atkinson at the Arts Council Gallery, Belfast, May 1975. It also includes material relating to Conrad Atkinson's painting, 'Silver Liberties: A Souvenir of a Wonderful Year', 1978.

It includes correspondence, writings, photographs and negatives, printed and published material, and press cuttings relating to the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland during the 1970s.
Reference
TGA 201020/2

Showing 3 objects

Original artwork by Conrad Atkinson listing words relevant to the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland, arranged in the shape of a shamrock

Conrad Atkinson
°Ú³¦.1974–5±Õ
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Two statements referring to the situation in Northern Ireland during the mid 1970s, printed on paper, possibly for use in the exhibition, ‘A Shade of Green, An Orange Edge’, by Conrad Atkinson

Conrad Atkinson
°Ú³¦.1974–5±Õ

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

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1978]
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