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Dylan O'Driscoll, Associate Professor in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, Coventry University

What Belfast’s changing murals can tell us about peace

One of the murals from the study. Author provided, CC BY-SA

The walls of Belfast in Northern Ireland are more than just brick and mortar. They are canvases for public communication, reflecting the city’s history of conflict and its ongoing journey towards peace.

From large murals depicting significant events to subtle markings, these visual messages offer a unique lens into the evolving sentiments and politics within local communities. They also reveal the unity and divisions that exist across communities in a society in transition.

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