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Poem about Northern Ireland by Seamus Heaney

[c.1975]

© Conrad Atkinson & © The estate of Seamus Heaney, extract from ‘Whatever You Say, Say Nothing’, 1975

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Created by
Conrad Atkinson 1940–2022
Title
Poem about Northern Ireland by Seamus Heaney
Date
[c.1975]
Medium
Printed text on paper
Dimensions
210 × 147 mm
Description
This poem by Seamus Heaney: 'O land of password, handgrip, wink and nod, Of open minds as open as a trap.', may have been exhibited at 'A Shade of Green, An Orange Edge', by Conrad Atkinson, at the Art Council Gallery, Belfast in May 1975.
Format
Document - writings
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased by Tate Archive from Margaret Harrison, November 2010.
Reference
TGA 201020/3/18
Conceptual Art

Archive context

  • Material relating to works by Conrad Atkinson TGA 201020 (160)
    • Box file labelled, ‘Northern Ireland: Sketches in catalogue, 14 pieces from show, 2 photos etc. (3)’ TGA 201020/3 (70)
      • Poem about Northern Ireland by Seamus Heaney TGA 201020/3/18
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