First in a series.
On our first visit here, I was impressed by the extent of street art around town. We’ve only been here five days, so I haven’t yet had the chance to learn any of the history of the People’s Republic of Cork, but my guess is that it’s probably 2 or 3 core members, with a surrounding, ever-changing cast of supporters. That is, assuming they’re still active. Some of their artwork does seem relatively recent.
Not everything I’ve been able to photograph is theirs, but they are rather ubiquitous.
And they clearly have access to some large printing equipment.
My general impression is that the politics are more implied than baldly stated, but that’s not always the case.
Then, of course, there’s always Phil Lynott. His image was everywhere last time we were in Ireland. I imagine before we leave, i’ll have a whole gallery of Lynott mural photos.
Meanwhile . . .
Cork Spring 