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Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford artist brings history to life with Modern Nostalgia exhibition
Wexford People Today at 12:12 Wexford is a town that has a particular penchant for nostalgia. Oftentimes all it takes is a throwaway reference to particular character or the appearance of an old photo to send memories flooding back and spark lengthy conversations, be they at a barstool or in the virtual world. Local artist Paul Whelan's latest exhibition Modern Nostalgia seeks to explore that fondness for times gone by, but through a modern lens. His paintings capture old, familiar scenes but in a modern way that's uniquely his and invites reflection on the personal histories of his subjects. Pauls art bridges the past and present, combining traditional themes with innovate techniques to create visually stunning works that resonate emotionally and spark conversation for a whole host of reasons. Well-known for distinctive work in pen, ink and acrylic, Paul brings history to life by creating his own unique interpretations of old images. His work certainly generated discussion at the opening of his exhibition in The Pigyard Gallery on Selskar Street. Doing the honours was fellow artist Declan Breen, who provided his own insight into Paul's work, while Jason O'Connor's music provided a lovely soundtrack to the evening. The exhibition will run at The Pigyard Gallery at 13 Selskar Street until June 21.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Paul Whelan not surprised about release of ballerina Ksenia Karelina
Ksenia Karelina, a 33-year-old ballerina from Los Angeles, is expected to land at Joint Base Andrews after spending more than a year in a Russian prison. She was arrested, charged with treason and sentenced to 12 years in a maximum security facility — all for donating $51 to a Ukrainian charity. Former Marine Paul Whelan, who himself spent over five years detained in Russia on espionage charges, joins NewsNation to discuss. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Russia reduces prison sentence for US soldier convicted of theft
Russia has jailed a number of Americans in recent years as tensions between Moscow and the West grew. Some, like corporate security executive Paul Whelan, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and teacher Marc Fogel, were designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained and released in prisoner swaps. Advertisement A few others remain jailed in Russia on drug or assault convictions. They include Robert Gilman, 72, who was handed a 3 1/2-year sentence after being found guilty of assaulting a police officer following a drunken disturbance on a train, and Travis Leake, a musician who was convicted on drug charges and sentenced to 13 years in prison in July 2024. Advertisement Black was on leave and in the process of returning to his home base at Fort Cavazos, Texas, from South Korea, where he had been stationed at Camp Humphreys with the Eighth Army. The U.S. Army said Black signed out for his move back home and, 'instead of returning to the continental United States, Black flew from Incheon, Republic of Korea, through China to Vladivostok, Russia, for personal reasons.' Under Pentagon policy, service members must get clearance for any international travel from a security manager or commander. The U.S. Army said last month that Black hadn't sought such travel clearance and it wasn't authorized by the Defense Department. Given the hostilities in Ukraine and threats to the U.S. and its military, it is extremely unlikely he would have been granted approval. Black's girlfriend, Alexandra Vashchuk, told reporters last year that 'it was a simple domestic dispute,' during which Black 'became aggressive and attacked' her, stealing money from her wallet. She described Black as 'violent and unable to control himself.' U.S. officials have said that Black, who is married, met Vashchuk in South Korea. According to U.S. officials, she had lived in South Korea, and last fall she and Black got into some type of domestic dispute or altercation. After that, she left South Korea. It isn't clear if she was forced to leave or what, if any, role South Korean authorities had in the matter.
NBC News
12-02-2025
- NBC News
Former detainee Paul Whelan shares thoughts on Fogel's release from Russia
Paul Whelan, a U.S. Marine veteran who was detained while attending a wedding in Russia and freed after nearly 6 years in captivity, spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas on the recent release of American teacher Marc Fogel.
