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Conrad Atkinson

Quote, mounted on board, about the troubles in Northern Ireland, by James Simmons

[c.1975]

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Created by
Conrad Atkinson 1940–2022
Title
Quote, mounted on board, about the troubles in Northern Ireland, by James Simmons
Date
[c.1975]
Medium
Printed text, mounted on board
Dimensions
210 × 147 mm
Description
This quote, by James Simmons: 'When speakers dissipate their breath demanding basic inalienable rights I know we're in for a boring night and morning paper headlines of death', 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 201020/3/7
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)
      • Quote, mounted on board, about the troubles in Northern Ireland, by James Simmons TGA 201020/3/7
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