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Material relating to works by Conrad Atkinson

[c.1955–84]

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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
Material relating to works by Conrad Atkinson
Date
[c.1955–84]
Description
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.
Reference
TGA 201020

Showing 81–100 of 160 objects

Colour photograph of a wall in Derry, Northern Ireland painted with a soldier holding a rifle next to the words, ‘Join the IRA’, and ‘Free Derry’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1978]

Colour photograph of a poster depicting a drawing of a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]

Colour photograph of posters for ‘Vote Republican Clubs, and ‘Vote Repubican: Vote O’Kane, Kitty’, posted on a wall in Northern Ireland

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a protest march in Northern Ireland

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a protest march in Northern Ireland

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a poster depicting a young boy and an elderly man with the caption, ‘Think of their welfare: Vote Unionist’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a sign in Northern Ireland ordering people to ‘Support Law and Order’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]

Colour photograph of a poster in Northern Ireland depicting a rifle and the date 1916, paramilitary soldiers with grenade launchers, and a rifle next to the date 1974

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of petition against the internment of prisoners in Northern Ireland prisons

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a poster depicting a man wearing a helmet, holding a club in one raised hand and a piece of paper in the other with the words ‘White Paper’ written on it

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]

Colour photograph of a poster with the words, ‘Support the Bill of Rights, Sign Here’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a poster depicting a drawing of Joe McCann and the caption, ‘Joe McCann: Murdered by Crown Forces - Belfast - April 13 1972’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a poster depicting a child next to the caption, ‘why wont you let my daddy come home, mister Whitelaw. 1 Year Old, August 1972. End Internment’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a poster featuring the caption, ‘Intimidation! Rumour! If you need help Ring 651222 Now. Issued by the Public Information Centre’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a poster for a ‘United March’ in Northern Ireland, depicting a person, flanked by Republic of Ireland and Union Jack flags whilst being strangled

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a poster calling for the British Army to bring accused to trail in Northern Ireland

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]

Colour photograph of a poster depicting a man pointing towards a drawing of a family with the slogan, ‘Towards the Future’, and the caption, ‘Don’t just sit there, join the Unionists’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a banner for the ‘Northern Ireland Committee Irish Congress of Trade Unions’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a wall and doorway in Northern Ireland painted with the words, ‘IRA’ and ‘Provos Rule’

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment

Colour photograph of a photograph of a burnt out bus in Northern Ireland

Conrad Atkinson
[c.1974–5]
View by appointment
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