Everyday Objects Transformed By The Conflict

NEW VENUE(S): The exhibition is currently being hosted by Libraries NI in various locations across the region. Some libraries will host cases with the objects, and others will host parts of the panel version of the original exhibition.

For September and October, the objects are shared across Strabane Library (1 Railway Street, Strabane) and Colin Glen Library (Derry Farm Centre, Stewartstown Road, Belfast). The objects will be swapped halfway through, so be sure to visit again see the whole exhibition!

The panel exhibitions are currently in Ormeau Library (Ormeau Road, Belfast), Kilkeel Library (Greencastle Road, Kilkeel), Dungiven Library (Main Street, Dungiven) and Castlewellan Library (Main Street, Castlewellan).

The ‘Everyday Objects Transformed by the Conflict’ project and exhibition brings together many views and experiences of the recent conflict in and about Northern Ireland. The exhibition reveals both unique and everyday stories through a range of loaned objects and their accompanying labels, all written in the words of those who own them.

The exhibition does not aim to agree on one single version of history but instead lets people from various backgrounds speak for themselves. Objects such as a bin lid used as a street communication tool in nationalist areas, a bullet-proof clipboard used by the security forces, as well as a matchbox with a well-known unionist slogan ‘Ulster says No’ printed on its cover are examples of the range of diverse objects on loan for this exhibition. The stories behind these objects not only offer a glimpse into the everyday lives and memories of individuals, communities and organisations, they also help visitors explore the nature, causes and effects of conflict.