Posts Tagged ‘Londonderry’

Catholic blood used in controversial art works

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

A controversial Russian artist is using blood donated by Catholics in politically motivated art works being exhibited in Northern Ireland. In Andrei Molodkin’s “Catholic Blood” exhibition, freshly donated human blood from a pharmaceutical refrigerator is pumped through a replica of the rose window adorning the façade of the British Houses of Parliament. In an adjoining Read more

Catholic residents angry at IRA faction

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Anger was directed at Irish Republican Army splinter groups after bombs were found in an apartment in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. A 30 year old man was arrested by police in connection with the discovery. Several families were evacuated overnight until the all-clear was given.  Residents denounced those responsible for storing bombs in a densely populated Read more