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Crown

Hair & Identity in Traveller Culture
Online Exhibitions 

Crown lakeen

Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

2nd October 2020 – 30th January 2021

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Crown beoir - The Courtyard Gallery
National Museum of Ireland, Country Life
5th October 2020 – January 30th 2021

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Irish Travellers or Mincéirí are an indigenous ethnic minority group who have been part of Irish society for centuries. 

Hair is a powerful symbol of individuality and one which is intrinsically linked to identity, ethnicity, culture and gender. 

Traveller/Mincéir women’s hair as a subject of elaboration symbolises a unique form of creative expression and identity.

Crown - Hair & Identity in Traveller Culture

Artist Breda Mayock

Photographer Orla Sloyan

Contact 

Breda Mayock - bredamayock@gmail.com

Funding from Creative Ireland Mayo for this project is gratefully acknowledged.

As is support from Mayo County Council Arts Service.

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