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FAMINE EXHIBITION GLASGOW

In a joint venture with Glasgow City Council and the Archdiocese of Glasgow Celebrated Glaswegian artist Peter Howson, has been commissioned to portray the images of the Irish famine.

The works, depicting famine, suffering and redemption, are on show at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art in the High st. from

 29 May -28 September 2009

All paintings on display will be for sale. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of Saint Mary’s church in Calton, Glasgow.

They will be sold when the exhibition ends on 28 September.

Archbishop Mario Conti said: "Peter Howson has produced a breathtaking collection of paintings and drawings which capture the human tragedy of famine.

St Mary's Church is

undergoing renovation

"The pain of that period continues to be very deeply felt in the Irish community which has done so much for Glasgow.

"It is very fitting that this exhibition be jointly hosted by church and city as a tribute to those of all religious traditions who died during the Great Irish Famine and a reminder of the continuing scourge of hunger in our modern world."

Bailie Liz Cameron, chair of Culture and Sport Glasgow said: "Peter Howson is the leading Glasgow artist of his generation and much of his recent work has explored religious themes.

"Many of the works reflect the true horror of famine and the devastating impact it continues to have in some parts of the world."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8072133.stm