'Immigrants and the City' exhibition in Waterside

The exhibition is by a young polish photographer that has been living in Northern Ireland for a number of years. Marcin Wilkowski was inspired by the country and the people living here, and hence, let the idea grow and turn into the pictures that will be exhibited.

‘Immigrants and the City’ is a series of portraits, which show the people who have arrived to Northern Ireland from all over the world. Its origin is related to the artist’s wish to consider the people with whom he has made acquaintance in Northern Ireland, and to show them in relation to this particular city.

Iain Barr, General Manager of the Waterside Theatre said, “I am delighted to showcase this work by Marcin Wilkowski. The theatre is currently engaged in programmes with young Polish people, exploring the issues that they face within their community, and their integration into Northern Ireland society”

Noirin McKinney, Director of Arts Development, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, said, “The Arts Council commends the Waterside Theatre for showcasing this exhibition and for their ongoing support of arts led outreach projects with the young Polish community. Through the arts we will strive to meet the artistic and cultural expectations of a modern society and we look forward to introducing the people of Northern Ireland to different cultural experiences in the future.”

The exhibition will be launched on 8th February 2010, 7pm at the Waterside Theatre, Glendermott Road and will run until 22nd February 2010. The exhibition is free and all are welcome to attend. For further information please contact the theatre on 02871 314000.