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'Famine' (1997) was commissioned by Norma Smurfit and presented to the City of Dublin in 1997. The sculpture is a commemorative work …
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Dec 10, 2024
What a haunting and graphic piece of art on the river. The artist has captured the sadness, coldness and starvation here. A moving instalment. Full review by lisstravelsalot
Nov 8, 2024
Dublin has a number of wonderful sculptures scattered throughout the city but this one is not to be missed. Marking the end of the National Famine Way Trail, the gaunt, emaciated figures, including … Full review by Jellybellydancer
Oct 12, 2024
Just a short walk down the River Liffey from O'Connell Street is a cluster of bronze statues by Dublin sculptor Rowan Gillespie. The gaunt figures memorialize those who suffered and died during the … Full review by redeco
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