The Bogside Murals in Derry form one of the most powerful collections of public art in Ireland, closely tied to the events of Bloody Sunday and the wider Civil Rights era. Painted across the walls of residential streets, these works preserve moments of memory, loss, and identity within the very landscape where history unfolded. Today, they remain both a place of reflection and a striking visual record of Derry’s recent past.
The Art of Place: Northern Ireland’s Outdoor Gallery
Beyond the cities and well-known landmarks, Northern Ireland's walls tell stories of the communities around them. From coastal towns and market centres to quiet villages and busy streets, murals and public art celebrate local identity, preserve memories, and reveal the people, places, and traditions that continue to shape life across the region.
A City Painted in Motion: Belfast’s Ever-Changing Canvas
Belfast's street art scene is constantly evolving. Across the city, murals and large-scale artworks appear, disappear, and transform over time, creating a visual landscape that never stands still. Shaped largely by local artists and inspired by influences from home and abroad, Belfast has become a city where every wall has the potential to tell a new story.
Belfast’s Peace Wall: A Canvas of Art, History, and Change
Originally built as a temporary barrier during the Troubles, Belfast's Peace Wall has evolved into one of the city's most distinctive outdoor galleries. While its history remains an important part of its identity, the wall continues to change through layers of murals, public art, and creative expression. From large-scale artworks to community-led projects, it has become a living canvas that reflects both Belfast's past and the creativity that continues to shape its streets today.
Belfast’s Walls of Memory: Street Art in Northern Ireland
Belfast’s walls tell the story of a city in transition. From the political murals that emerged during the Troubles to the vibrant street art, community projects, and large-scale building murals that define many areas today, the city’s public artwork reflects its past, present, and evolving identity. Exploring Belfast through its streets reveals a place where history, creativity, and community continue to shape the urban landscape.
Through the Alleys of Spice: Walking Marrakesh’s Medina Markets
Step into Marrakesh’s spice markets, where pyramids of turmeric and saffron threads turn the Medina’s alleys into a living symphony of color and scent. More than a marketplace, this is a chronicle of history, trade, and tradition—where every inhale carries centuries, every purchase tells a story, and every spice seasons memory as much as food.
The Small Keeper of the Rocks: The Hyrax of Southern Africa
When the sun pushes its warmth against stone, and the cliffs or granite outcrops shimmer in the rising heat, small shapes often appear as if conjured from the rocks themselves. The rock hyrax — known in South Africa by its Afrikaans name, the dassie — is not a creature that dominates its landscape with size... Continue Reading →
Lions of Etosha: Life in the Rainy Season
Etosha lies in the north of Namibia, a wilderness shaped around its vast central pan — a salt flat so large it can be seen from space. This pan, stretching more than 120 kilometers across, dominates the park, its edges fringed by savanna, mopane woodland, and scattered waterholes that draw life from miles around. When... Continue Reading →
Southbroom: Where the Sand Meets the Indian Ocean
Southbroom sits on South Africa’s subtropical east coast, where the sea folds into a wide sweep of golden sand. The coastline here is known for its remarkable biodiversity and rich marine life. Estuaries spill into calm shallows, rocky outcrops break the waves into ribbons of white, and the dunes rise behind it all like a... Continue Reading →
The Footstep Chronicles 