Launch of the Exhibition of Irish and International Quilts,
Verbal Arts Centre, Derry, 8 March 2008
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The speakers at the launch of the exhibition of Irish and international quilts and wall-hangings at the Verbal Arts Centre, Derry, 8 March 2008. |
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His Worship the Mayor Alderman Drew Thompson giving an offical address to those who attended the launch of the exhibition of Irish and international quilts. |
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Helen Quigley, a former Mayor of Derry, speaking at the launch. |
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Roberta Bacic, Guest Curator of the exhibition, speaking about the Irish and international quilts. |
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Gaby Franger from Germany. Gaby Franger together with Ragnhild von Studnitz were responsible for the concept and production of the original international exhibition 'An Exhibition of Women in One World'. |
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Guest speaker, Craig McGuicken, Curator of the Museum Services. |
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The invited audience who attended the launch event. |
Photographs by Martin Melaugh
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