Art Exhibition in Belfast – “On Refusal” at The MAC
I’ve recently been to Belfast in Northern Ireland on a work related trip. I really wished to see an art exhibition in Belfast. The city breathed with art. The architecture, the graffiti, the botanical gardens and the people all seemed to live in a creative bubble while I was walking around in the windy rain.
I remembered a friend actually recommended an art exhibition in Belfast which can currently be found in the art center known as the MAC. I quickly got there and entered the multi-floored art gallery. “On refusal” is a modern art exhibition which protests tradition put together by an american collective of artists. The art created is a consequence of Donald Trump’s rise to power and the suppression of open-mindness. The exhibition included art that ranged from traditional paintings to installations of TVs which created music.
On refusal – art exhibition in Belfast at The MAC
All in all, the art exhibition was quite small, but it showed enough. It showed that the people in America are going against the traditional format that seems to be forced down our throats. It went against conformity and the suppression of people’s voice. America is the country of freedom. Unfortunately the current situation seems to discourage manifestation of privilege and political volcanoes seem to erupt everywhere in the world.
Life imitates art
And yet, it seems art always finds a way to escape. No matter the medium, the work which is part of the art exhibition in Belfast seems to come together. Furthermore, the people inside the gallery were pieces of escapist art themselves. The clothes people wore were flamboyant and they were more than willing to start a friendly conversation and help each other. Even though the world is in political turmoil at the moment, artists and art lovers stay true to the nature of the world.
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I’m a digital marketer and video editor by day but my heart lies in the world of art and film psychology. Having worked with art galleries and artists I noticed a gap between artists and customers and a lack of experience and knowledge on how to close that gap. The EscapeArt project aims to help emerging artists navigate the art world as well as combine the arsenal of digital tools that can help you become a successful artist.