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

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.

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