The Trouble with Art (1993)

What does it take to be an artist in Northern Ireland?

The Trouble with Art (1993) poster

This revealing documentary invites us into the studios and thoughts of 13 artists as they reflect on the impact ‘the Troubles’ has on their lives and their art. The artists featured are Michael Donaghy, Ross Wilson, Philip Napier, Tom Bevan, Nuala Gregory, Dermot Seymour, Micky Donnelly, Gerard Devlin, Catherine Harper, Colin McGookin, Rita Duffy, Andre Stitt, Jack Pakenham

Director: Diarmuid Lavery
Runtime: 42 min
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Editing: Martin Duffy
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trouble with Art about?
This revealing documentary invites us into the studios and thoughts of 13 artists as they reflect on the impact ‘the Troubles’ has on their lives and their art. The artists featured are Michael Donaghy, Ross Wilson, Philip Napier, Tom Bevan, Nuala Gregory, Dermot Seymour, Micky Donnelly, Gerard Devlin, Catherine Harper, Colin McGookin, Rita Duffy, Andre Stitt, Jack Pakenham
Who directed The Trouble with Art?
The Trouble with Art was directed by Diarmuid Lavery.
How long is The Trouble with Art?
The Trouble with Art has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).