Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Pain and Sorrow
In or near Bangor.
Pain and Sorrow — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pain and Sorrow is a public art located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Pain and Sorrow features photorealistic murals created by the artist Olivier Roubieu, utilizing techniques such as spray cans, airbrush, and brushwork. The artist has been active for 20 years and is based in Buckinghamshire, UK, working on projects worldwide.
Place summary
Pain and Sorrow is a public art installation located in Northern Ireland. It is known for its poignant representation of the impact of conflict. The artwork serves as a reflection on the themes of grief and loss within the region's history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6613, -5.6661
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT20 5DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Down
- Phone
- 07738 979 451
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.olivierr.com
Sources
- osm: node/12601784863 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pain and Sorrow?
- Pain and Sorrow is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT20 5DW).
- What is Pain and Sorrow?
- Pain and Sorrow — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pain and Sorrow?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT20 5DW.
- Is Pain and Sorrow free to visit?
- Yes, Pain and Sorrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pain and Sorrow?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT20 5DW.