Protesters gather as Repeal mural removed from Dublin’s Temple Bar
A number of protestors have gathered a Repeal the 8th mural at Dublin's Project Arts Centre after the Charities Regulator ordered its removal.
Commissioned by The Hunreal Issues, the mural by Maser has been a reminder to the city that their is support for women and men who have been impacted by the 8th Amendment.
The mural is being removed because its' political theme goes against the charitable status awarded to the Project Arts Centre.
Protest growing a bit in size now at the Repeal mural. pic.twitter.com/GyJOC6I7Ok
— Nicky Ryan (@NickyRyan_) April 23, 2018
'The Charities Regulator has informed Project Arts Centre that the display of Maser’s ‘Repeal the 8th’ artwork is ‘political activity’ and that we are therefore in breach of the Charities Act 2009 and not in line with our ‘charitable purpose,' reads a statement from the Project Arts Centre.
'Should the artwork not be removed, we risk losing our charitable status.'
The mural is now being painted over by the centre’s artistic director Cian O’Brien. pic.twitter.com/VllwWsKrWR
— Nicky Ryan (@NickyRyan_) April 23, 2018
'The Board and executive of Project are conscious of their obligations under the Charities Act 2009 and the charitable purpose of the organisation,' Fiona Slevin, Chair of Project Arts Centre said.
'We strive to sustain Project’s stated purpose and objectives, namely to remain Ireland’s leading centre for the presentation and development of contemporary art, and to work with artists across all art forms to make and present extraordinary works that inspire and provoke.'
'The artwork by Maser fits precisely with this remit. In presenting Maser’s work, we are facilitating the presentation of art by a highly regarded, award-winning street artist who has displayed artworks across Ireland, Europe and the United States.'
