PHOTOGRAPHED 2019
All Photographs By William Murphy And Published By The Urban Cartographer
BRIDGEFOOT SCULPTURE
Explore the transformation of Bridgefoot Street Park in Dublin’s Liberties. This post examines how Dermot Foley Landscape Architects utilised Cor-Ten steel and…
SCULPTURE BY BETTY GOLD
A photographic exploration of Betty Gold’s 1994 sculpture "Cois na Laoi" in Fitzgerald Park, Cork. This post examines how the artist used concrete and brick to…
ONION SELLERS
Uncover the history of Séamus Murphy’s "Onion Seller" and its connection to Marshall Hudson’s "Apple Woman" in Cork. This photographic exploration traces the…
PUBLIC ART ON PENROSE QUAY
An exploration of "Listening Post," a €100,000 permanent sound installation by sculptor Daphne Wright at Penrose Quay, Cork. Originally designed to broadcast…
MANY YEARS OF SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT
All Photographs By William Murphy And Published By The Urban Cartographer
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2025
All Photographs By William Murphy And Published By The Urban Cartographer
PUBLISHED 2024
All Photographs By William Murphy And Published By The Urban Cartographer
MERRION SQUARE
A VERY ATTRACTIVE PUBLIC PARK
PHOTOGRAPHED 2017
EXAMPLES OF PUBLIC ART FROM 2017
BELFAST CITY
EXAMPLES OF PUBLIC ART IN BELFAST
ABSTRACT SCULPTURE
Uncovering the mystery of the Sergio Cuevas limestone sculpture in Fitzgerald Park, Cork. Originally misidentified as a Séamus Murphy piece or Betty Gold’s…
ALL FORMS OF MEMORIAL
Whether or not a war memorial is considered "art" can be subjective.
DUNDRUM
Dundrum, originally a village in its own right, is an outer suburb of Dublin, Ireland. The area is located in the postal districts of Dublin 14 and Dublin 16.
DUN LAOGHAIRE 23 JULY
The new L25 route not only facilitated my journey to Dun Laoghaire but also expanded my horizons, offering a convenient means to discover new parts of the city.
ZOZIMUS
As I have always had an interest in Zozimus I usually watch out for a opportunity to mention him and the statue of a female above the Gallery Zozimus gave me…
PUBLISHED 2023
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DUBLIN STREETS
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UCD CAMPUS
THERE IS MUCH TO SEE
IRISH BIRDS
Killian Mullarney is a highly acclaimed Irish ornithologist, bird artist, and bird tour leader. He is considered one of the most accomplished bird artists of…
MY 2008 PHOTO CATALOG
Photographed by William Murphy in 2008
PHOTOGRAPHED 2011
Examples of Public Art as photographed by William Murphy in 2011
PHOTOGRAPHED 2014
Examples od public art and street art photographed by William Murphy in 2014
PHOTOGRAPHED 2021
All photographs have been provided by William Murphy
EXAMPLES OF PUBLIC ART 2016
Public art encompasses various art forms displayed in public spaces, accessible to everyone. It can range from sculptures and murals to installations and…
DNA SCULPTURE
The sculpture is a large, double-helix structure made of stainless steel. It stands over 20 feet tall and is located near the entrance to the gardens.
CHROMA LANCE
Located within the town of Newbridge, County Kildare, the 'Chroma Lance' stands as a striking addition to the Newbridge Heritage & Arts Trail. This vibrant art…
PHOTOGRAPHED 2012
Examples of Public Art Photographed by William Murphy in 2012
SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT PHOTO BLOG
Original Images By A Real Street Photographer
THE DROPPING WELL
At the front of the pub, Boxer Maher’s public bar offers old-fashioned drinking surroundings with wood and bric-a-brac recreating the style of a Victorian…
CARLOW 30 AUGUST
Carlow Town, nestled on the banks of the River Barrow in the southeast of Ireland, is a captivating blend of history and contemporary charm
THE BOTANIC GARDENS OCTOBER 2024
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TRIPLE INFINITY BY JOAN WALSH-SMITH
The artist listed on the plaque, Joan Smith, is Joan Walsh-Smith OAM. She is an Irish-born sculptor who works collaboratively with her husband, Charles Smith…
BUSHY THE SCULPTURE
Located in the serene woodland setting of Bushy Park, Dublin, overlooking the tranquil duck pond and waterfall, stands 'Bushy', a striking sculpture by renowned…
THE MAOI SCULPTURE
It was presented to the City of Dublin by the Government of Chile in November 2004 as a symbol of friendship and cultural exchange between the two nations.
LIMERICK JULY 2017
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JANUARY 2025
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MY 2016 VISIT TO GALWAY
It is a long time since I last visited Galway the main reason being the price of hotel accommodation and the fact that all hotels appear to require full payment…
PATRICK KAVANAGH DID NOT OBJECT TO ME PHOTOGRAPHING HIM BUT THAT COULD CHANGE
By far the most famous and beloved tribute to Kavanagh is the public monument on the banks of the Grand Canal. This isn't just a simple plaque, but a life-sized…
MAN ON TRESTLE BY CAROLYN MULHOLLAND
Man on Trestle (by Carolyn Mulholland) As part of the new landscaping, a second sculpture was installed to "welcome visitors at the Leeson Street Bridge end" of…
THE WARRIOR QUEEN HAS BEEN REPLACED
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LEGACY 2010
Originally Photographed in 2010 By William Murphy and remastered at a later date
KNIFE EDGE BY HENRY MOORE
The "Moore Statue" in St. Stephen's Green is actually the abstract bronze sculpture "Knife Edge" by Henry Moore, a memorial to Irish poet W.B. Yeats, erected in…
THE KISS BY ROWAN GILLESPIE
The Kiss by Rowan Gillespie: A Guide to Dublin’s Most Romantic Sculpture Description: Discover the history and meaning behind "The Kiss," the famous bronze…
PUBLISHED 2026
Examples of Public Art published by the Urban Cartographer in the year 2026
