

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: “Thin Place” - Art Exhibition by Bob Speers
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: “Thin Place” - Art Exhibition by Bob Speers

Friday 3rd April – Saturday 25th April 2026

The term “thin place” refers to a location where the veil between the physical and the transcendental appears permeable or “thin”, a mystical space where the boundary between our tangible world and the unseen world seem to touch.  Peatlands (bogs) are considered to have this special characteristic where there is a connection between the material and the numinous.

In the artist’s own words “My art is currently informed by habitual wanderings through different levels of moor and bog”.  He uses a sample from each bog so that, in essence the bog named is to be found in the painting.  Bob’s unique work not only includes material taken from bogs all across Ireland but he also incorporates commercial paints and discarded household fabrics.   As someone commented at a former exhibition “Bob Speers has a perspective on the land which is often overlooked”. 

Bob Speers is an artist from Northern Ireland who encompasses two disciplines: song-writing and fine art.  He first exhibited in the Royal Ulster Academy Annual Show in the 1970s. His figurative work later evolved into a land-based genre.  By the eighties his paintings were challenging the idea of “progress”.  His art draws attention to erosion affecting nature, landscapes and the climate.  In 1996 he released the instant classic album "Northland".

The exhibition will be on display from Friday 3rd April until Saturday 25th April and includes Saturday opening on 4th April and 25th April.  

https://www.bobspeers.co.uk/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/larne/thin-place-art-exhibition-by-bob-speers/200029657874822
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Larne
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 2 Victoria Road, BT40 1RN Larne, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 54.85247
- **long**: -5.8214
- **full address**: 2 Victoria Road, BT40 1RN Larne, United Kingdom, Carnyge Art Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, BT40 1RN, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Larne Museum and Arts Centre Official (https://allevents.in/org/larne-museum-and-arts-centre-official/7080844)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2 Victoria Road, BT40 1RN Larne, United Kingdom, Carnyge Art Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, BT40 1RN, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Larne Museum and Arts Centre Official
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about “Thin Place” - Art Exhibition by Bob Speers ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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