Art and politics: Three Cork artworks that share political messages

From street art to gallery portraits, here are a few well-known artworks that have deeper meanings

Some of the artworks in Cork with political messages

The connection between art and politics is a hot topic at the moment after an image designed by Dublin artist Mála Spíosarí (Spicebag) and which is based on a 19th-century painting was tweeted by Sinn Féin housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin on Saturday.

The art includes an image of a famine-era eviction, which is reworked to include private security officers and gardaí.