In pictures: Ciarán Dunlevy’s new exhibition Art as Protest opens in Derry

Ciarán Dunlevy’s new exhibition, titled Art as Protest, is currently on display at the Eden Place Arts Centre on Pilot’s Row, just off Rossville Street. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery

Artist Ciaran Dunlevy pictured with Eamonn McCann and Annie Ward of the Bloody Sunday March Committee at the opening of his Art as Protest exhibition in the Eden Place Arts Centre, Pilots Row.

The Louth native, who is based in Donegal, sets his work against the powerful historical backdrop of the Bogside murals.

The show was launched this week as part of events marking the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Best known for his colourful historical murals, Dunlevy uses this latest body of work to draw attention to global injustices and the recurring patterns of oppression seen throughout history. The exhibition explores how art can act as a form of resistance, using visual storytelling to provoke thought, raise awareness and encourage meaningful change.

Situated close to the Bogside, where murals have for decades served as powerful political statements and memorials, the exhibition reinforces Derry’s long-standing role as a place where art and activism intersect.

Art as Protest runs at the Eden Place Arts Centre until February 12, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with contemporary protest art while reflecting on the city’s past and its ongoing relevance in a wider global context.