Colin Davidson & Mark Carruthers

Join renowned artist Colin Davidson and broadcaster Mark Carruthers for an evening exploring Twelve Paintings, their acclaimed new book.

Structured around a series of deeply personal conversations, the book uses twelve of Davidson’s key works – from early Belfast street scenes to iconic portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, Seamus Heaney, and Edna O’Brien – as gateways into wider reflections on art, memory, and place.

On stage, Colin and Mark will discuss the powerful human stories behind these paintings with broadcaster Marie-Louise Kerr, with selected works displayed in the auditorium to accompany their conversation. Rooted in their long-standing friendship, Twelve Paintings combines memoir and artistic manifesto, offering a rare glimpse into Davidson’s evolving creative process and the convictions that shape his work.

With warmth and candour, this event invites audiences into the world behind the canvas.