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How to be an artist while the world falls apart

MV, Abismmo and Banana Block presents the premiere screening of the short film ‘How to be an artist while the world falls apart

scheduled Free

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Start

20 Oct 2026 • 18:00

End

20 Oct 2026 • 20:00

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Wheelchair accessible

MV, Abismmo and Banana Block presents the premiere screening of the short film ‘How to be an artist while the world falls apart'

Directed by visual artist Lindsay Mead and exploring the artistic practice of the painter Paes, in Belfast, NI. The event takes place at Banana Block on Wednesday 20 October from 6 to 8 pm and admission is free

In addition to the screening, the artist is organising a pop-up exhibition featuring a selection of his small- and large-scale works. The film was shot between July and December 2025 and follows Paes through the streets of Belfast and at work in his studio, whilst he reflects on his memories, his career, inspirations and the experience of being an immigrant artist.

HOW TO BE AN ARTIST WHILE THE WORLD FALLS APART
Directed by Lindsay Mead (6min)
Film premiere screening + Pop-up exhibition by Paes
Tuesday 20 October
Free entry
6-8pm

At Banana Block
Portview Trade Centre
310 Newtonards Road
Belfast, BT41HE