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Why did the British Army hire an artist during the Troubles?

While Bloody Sunday was seen as a crime here in Ireland, in many ways, it was seen as a public re...

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15.11 23 Jul 2026


Why did the British Army hire an artist during the Troubles?


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15.11 23 Jul 2026


While Bloody Sunday was seen as a crime here in Ireland, in many ways, it was seen as a public relations disaster in Britain. Keen to shift the narrative in their favour, the British Army hired a war artist. But what role did he play in British propaganda against the backdrop of the Troubles?

Joining Tom Dunne is Dr. Clare Carolin, Lecturer in Art and Public Engagement at King’s College London and Author of ‘The Deployment of Art’.


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