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Colin Davidson

@colin_davidson

Artist from Ireland, Chancellor of Ulster University, Patron of WAVE. ‘Silent Testimony’ at the National Portrait Gallery London until February 2025.

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Today officially marks the 175th anniversary Belfast School of Art! In his address, our Chancellor and BSoA alumnus Dr Colin Davidson reflected on his time at Belfast School of Art and emphasised the ongoing journey of growth and creativity. #WeAreUU #BSoA175

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A final visit to ‘Silent Testimony’ this morning National Portrait Gallery . I will always view the making of this work, over ten years ago, as the most profound privilege. ❤️

A final visit to ‘Silent Testimony’ this morning <a href="/NPGLondon/">National Portrait Gallery</a> . I will always view the making of this work, over ten years ago, as the most profound privilege. ❤️
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Packing up ‘Silent Testimony’ for its return from London. My sincere appreciation particularly to: Kim Mawhinney Ulster Museum National Portrait Gallery WAVE Trauma Centre & to my sitters & their families. Thanks too to everyone who visited & those who took the time to message me. Until next time…

Packing up ‘Silent Testimony’ for its return from London. My sincere appreciation particularly to: <a href="/Kim_Mawhinney/">Kim Mawhinney</a> <a href="/UlsterMuseum/">Ulster Museum</a> <a href="/NPGLondon/">National Portrait Gallery</a> <a href="/WAVETrauma/">WAVE Trauma Centre</a> &amp; to my sitters &amp; their families. Thanks too to everyone who visited &amp; those who took the time to message me. Until next time…
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EAMONN MALLIE FACE TO FACE WITH…Rev Harold Good talking about his life and his rôle in the Peace Process. Join us ⁦UTV⁩ Tuesday 13 10.45 … This is a serious in-depth interview. ⁦Martin O'Brien⁩ ⁦President of Ireland⁩ ⁦Colin Davidson⁩ ⁦Suzanne Breen

EAMONN MALLIE FACE TO FACE WITH…Rev Harold Good talking about his life and his rôle in the Peace Process. Join us ⁦<a href="/utv/">UTV</a>⁩ Tuesday 13 10.45 … This is a serious in-depth interview. ⁦<a href="/MartinOBrienCom/">Martin O'Brien</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/PresidentIRL/">President of Ireland</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/colin_davidson/">Colin Davidson</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/SuzyJourno/">Suzanne Breen</a>⁩
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I’m delighted to show this small 3D painting at the RHA Annual Exhibition, Dublin. Until 3rd August. ‘Small Stranger’ oil paint, acrylic paint, PLA and granite 33x14x8cm

I’m delighted to show this small 3D painting at the RHA Annual Exhibition, Dublin. Until 3rd August. 

‘Small Stranger’
oil paint, acrylic paint, PLA and granite
33x14x8cm
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Today, President Michael D Higgins and I unveiled my portrait of him at the University of Galway. This was to mark the donation of the Presidential Archive of President Michael D. Higgins, as well as books from his personal book collection, to the University.

Today, President Michael D Higgins and I unveiled my portrait of him at the University of Galway. This was to mark the donation of the Presidential Archive of President Michael D. Higgins, as well as books from his personal book collection, to the University.
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At a special event at Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway yesterday, it was announced that the University will be the custodians of President Higgins’ Presidential Archive. At the event, the Aula Maxima was renamed The Michael D. Higgins Auditorium where a portrait by Colin Davidson was unveiled

At a special event at <a href="/uniofgalway/">Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway</a> yesterday, it was announced that the University will be the custodians of President Higgins’ Presidential Archive. At the event, the Aula Maxima was renamed The Michael D. Higgins Auditorium where a portrait by <a href="/colin_davidson/">Colin Davidson</a> was unveiled
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‘The Ocean (Portrait of Bono)’ 2021 oil on canvas 152 x 140 cm On display, with a second portrait, at the National Gallery of Ireland from Tuesday 17th June 2025.

‘The Ocean (Portrait of Bono)’
2021
oil on canvas
152 x 140 cm
 
On display, with a second portrait, at the National Gallery of Ireland from Tuesday 17th June 2025.
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‘Second Portrait of Bono’ 2021 oil on canvas 127 x 117 cm On display, with the main portrait, at the National Gallery of Ireland from Tuesday 17th June 2025.

‘Second Portrait of Bono’
2021
oil on canvas
127 x 117 cm
 
On display, with the main portrait, at the National Gallery of Ireland from Tuesday 17th June 2025.