John Behan – Funeral for a Female Journalist, Gaza, bronze, unique, 2026
Past and Present is the title of an exhibition of recent bronze sculpture by John Behan at Solomon Gallery in Dublin until September 26. Behan continues to observe and explore themes of emigration and the displacement of people through the lens of Irish history, mythology and literature. Alongside scenes and imagery which reflect the plight of present-day refugees and victims of war he has also created new iterations of his now-iconic famine ships and oar boats representing Ireland’s history of migration. The exhibition includes several of his signature bulls among a range of mythologised beasts and birds inspired by Irish history and literature.